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This is a major opportunity for an inspirational and motivated operational leader to join Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust (WHT) and support our commitment to the ongoing provision of outstanding care to all patients within both the Acute Trust and the Community setting. If you are an experienced operational leader, with proven leadership skills, now looking to develop your executive career, this exciting and demanding opportunity will be just what you are looking for!
Our new Chief Operating Officer will play a pivotal role at the forefront of ensuring the delivery of operational excellence and leading the continuous improvement of our services. As our Chief Operating Officer you will work closely with other WHT Board colleagues, as well as with the wider Group Executive team.
You will also work with our system partners, helping to improve the health outcomes for local people and making the Black Country a healthier place with healthier people and healthier futures.
We are looking for a values based candidate, with proven leadership skills, a track record of service improvement.
Please contact Gayle Nightingale, at [email protected] and on 07905903075 for more information about the role.
Advert Close: Sunday, 13 July 2025 Shortlisting: 22nd July 2025 Stakeholders: Monday 4th August Interviews: Thursday 7th August
The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for the delivery of the services of the Trust within the quality parameters agreed with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer, to meet the Trust’s and the NHS performance targets, within budget. The postholder is the principal advisor to the CEO and the Board on all operational matters. • Professional leadership of Hospital Management • Operational Management of Clinical Divisions • Capacity Management of Emergency, Elective, Cancer, Diagnostic and Outpatient Services • Performance Management and delivery across the Trust • Modernisation of clinical processes, practices and services • Responsibility for Financial control of Hospital Services through Divisional Managers and Divisional Directors. • Urgent & Emergency Care Lead • Trustee of the Endowment Funds • Accountable Emergency Officer (AEO) for EPRR
Strategy Work with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board, particularly in bringing an operational perspective to the development of the Trust’s strategic direction in relation to the provision of healthcare, teaching and research.
Financial Management Work with the Chief Finance Officer to ensure a robust process for agreeing, monitoring and delivering robust financial targets.
Corporate and Clinical Governance Strengthen the Trust’s governance culture and foster a spirit of learning and innovation in all that the Trust does.
Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response Has executive authority and responsibility for ensuring the Trust complies with legal and policy requirements.
System Leadership Act as Lead Chief Operating Officer on behalf of the Black Country ICS and/or Black Country Provider Collaborative for defined programmes of work as agreed (such as Urgent & Emergency Care or Elective care or Cancer care etc)