Job summary
We are seeking to appoint our new Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational delivery of services across the Trust at this pivotal time. This is a role for someone who can lead through complexity and keep patients at the centre of every decision. The successful candidate will bring energy, vision and a commitment to excellence in patient care. They will demonstrate integrity and compassion in every interaction and inspire confidence through an inclusive and engaging leadership style. If you are passionate about the challenges this opportunity offers and believe that you have the experience and ambition to play a key leadership role in delivering our strategic objectives, then we would welcome an application from you.
Thank you once again for your interest in this role. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity from Andrew Hines (Chief Executive at SASH), please email his Executive Assistant Lisa Holland, Lisa.Holland10@nhs.net to arrange a meeting.
For more information on this outstanding opportunity, please visit www.odgers.com/95069
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached candidate brief for a full list of duties and responsibilities. For further information, please visit www.odgers.com/95069.
About us
We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, delivering healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000.
Our Trust provides emergency and non-emergency care across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, serving key towns including Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main site, East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and complex services and is the nearest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport.
We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned services at several sites, including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexible working, staff engagement networks, and well‑being support to ensure a positive working environment.
Details
Date posted: 17 December 2025
Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary: £100,000 to £200,000 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 326-8873901-AW
Job location
East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Job description / responsibilities
For more information, please visit www.odgers.com/93584 or please call Donna Fendick 020 7529 6314 to arrange a further discussion in confidence about this opportunity.
Person Specification – Essential Criteria
* Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
* A complete and accurate application
* Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
* Evidence of essential experience for role
* Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
* Hold the necessary mandatory professional/clinical registration
* Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
* Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: East Surrey Hospital, Canada Avenue, Redhill, RH1 5RH
Website: https://surreyandsussex.nhs.uk/
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