Chief Operating Officer
The closing date is 19 April 2026.
We are seeking an exceptional and accomplished leader who is currently serving as a Chief Operating Officer or an experienced Deputy Chief Operating Officer within a comparable organisation.
As Chief Operating Officer and a voting member of the Board, the post holder is responsible for the daily and ongoing operational delivery of services for patients and communities, according to the Trust's operational plan and strategic intent. They will lead the delivery of high‑quality clinical services and coordinate day‑to‑day performance management across clinical care groups. They will share collective corporate responsibility and accountability for the management, performance and governance of our organisation and its services. They will work closely with colleagues as a member of the executive team and with internal and external stakeholders to deliver our vision, operating in accordance with our values.
Main Duties of the Job
* Ensure the highest quality, effective and efficient health‑care services are operationally delivered within available resources to meet all necessary standards of safety, quality and patient access.
* Actively lead, along with other Executive Directors, in the formulation of Trust strategy and business plans.
* Provide strong, visible leadership for the day‑to‑day management of the Trust with an absolute focus on the delivery of high‑quality patient care through direct line management of the Trust operational structure, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPRR) and Performance Improvement Function.
* Role‑model our values and behaviours that we aspire to and actively support our culture change work within our Trust, ensuring kind and compassionate leadership where we include with care, listen with curiosity and act with courage.
* Work and operate on a system‑wide basis ensuring services are optimised for the people of Devon.
* Be a part of the Director on‑call rota.
About Us
Why Work With Us
We have more than 6,000 dedicated people who are delivering compassionate health and social care in people’s homes, in our communities and across more than 15 sites in Torbay and South Devon, including our main acute hospital site at Torbay Hospital.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a comprehensive CV together with a covering letter setting out your motivation for the role and demonstrating how your experience, skills and achievements align with the key requirements of the position.
Please include the names and full contact details of referees covering the most recent six years of your employment. Referees will only be approached at the final stage of the selection process and with the candidate’s prior consent.
Please note that completion of a Trac application form is not required for this vacancy.
Applications should be submitted via email to: tsdft.seniorrecruitment@nhs.net
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Please see supporting documents for full Job Description with further information on requirements of the role, the department and workflows and full person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters level qualification in relevant subject area, or equivalent experience.
* Demonstrable record of continuous professional development.
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrable success at a senior level of managing operations in a large organisation and acute experience at a senior level.
* Experience of working across complex organisational structures, in uncertain environments.
* Demonstrable track record of delivery within financial constraints, experience of delivery within Cost Improvement Plans, and the achievement of national and local performance standards.
* Significant demonstrable achievement in advancement, development and performance improvement of services.
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
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hengrave House
Torbay Hospital
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Employer's Website
https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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