Chief Operating Officer

Job summary

Main duties of the job

The post will report directly to the Chief Executive, and will work closely with the Managing Director on a day to day basis, and provide visibility and leadership for the operational delivery and performance of services together with the Clinical Business Unit (CBU) operational teams, across the organisation. Providing direct line management of the CBU Associate Directors of Operations, and the CBU Clinical Directors in terms of operational delivery, inspiring and motivating the operational teams to have the skills, authority and autonomy they need to deliver outstanding services. As well as supporting transformational change across boundaries to enable the effective delivery of strategy, through the delivery of service improvement plans and maximising the opportunities of partnership working across the health economy. The post will also lead on business continuity management including emergency planning.

You must be able to lead by example, motivate and empower teams to ensure consistently high standards, with a focus on compassionate and inclusive leadership. Your values will be aligned to our Trust core values and you will demonstrate honesty and professional integrity.

Job responsibilities

Assessment centre will be on 19th December

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction