Chief Operating Officer
Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester
£123,900 to £141,750 depending on experience level
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is intent on delivering the aspirations set out in our five-year strategy, Better Care Together – With You, For You. In achieving our mission of enabling people to live the best lives they can, we are committed to delivering excellent, high-quality services and to being an integral part of the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
THE ROLE
We’re transforming our services by co-producing what we do with the people and communities we serve, building on their strengths and using their insights to drive change. We have a clear focus on tackling inequalities and promoting inclusion. Forward thinking and ambitious, we are using quality improvement methodology and the best available technology to provide excellent quality services that enhance access and choice.
We take our position as an anchor institution seriously and have clear ambitions to be sustainable and to contribute to the wellbeing of our vibrant local economy. As we enter the next phase of development we’re looking for an accomplished executive leader to join us who shares the values and ambitions we are so passionate about.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a critical role, responsible for ensuring the provision of day-to-day safe, high quality, patient-centred services that meet performance targets within resources and are continually improving and adapting to the changing needs of the population and contributing to a reduction in health inequalities. As an Executive Director and Board member, you will hold a significant senior leadership role in the future development and transformation of our Trust and the services we provide.
Relevant experience gained within the NHS is essential for this role. We’re looking for accomplished, highly motivated candidates with a proven track record of achievement at, or near, Board level, a positive mindset and experience of providing operations and service delivery in another comparably complex organisation. You will have held at least one substantial leadership role within mental health, learning disabilities and / or physical health services, and will offer successful experience of, and insight into, the management of complex organisation-wide transformational change.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- your CV or equivalent biographical information;
- a covering letter (maximum two sides) that tells us why you are interested in joining our organisation and responds directly to the Experience section of the Person Specification.
- tell us about any dates when you are not available to participate in the selection process (please see the dates below).
Closing date is Monday 20th May 2024.
Recruitment timetable
Candidates will be notified about the longlist by the end of May and selected candidates will meet with the team at Starfish Search from early June 2024.
Candidates will be notified about the shortlist meeting outcome by the third week in June 2024.
Informal meetings may follow confirmation of the final shortlist, and we will ensure each candidate is fully updated and has everything they need.
Formal interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place in the first few days of July 2024.
All dates are to be confirmed.
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