We are seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to join our organisation as Deputy Chief Operating Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the long-term vision for patient care and driving service integration both within our organisation and across BNSSG (Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire) integrated care system.
Working in close collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholders, the post holder will lead the development and delivery of strategic plans to ensure the seamless integration and continuous improvement of our services. You will be instrumental in aligning operational priorities with system-wide objectives and enhancing the quality, safety, and efficiency of care delivery across our portfolio.
As Deputy COO, you will be a key member of the Operational Senior Management Team and the wider Senior Leadership Team. You will have a visible leadership role, ensuring the effective monitoring of performance, evaluating impact across services, and supporting the organisation to meet and exceed key performance indicators.
This is a highly autonomous role, requiring sound judgement and the ability to make timely, often high-impact decisions to support operational delivery, address challenges, and lead significant change programmes. You will also take responsibility for driving performance, ensuring service resilience, and delivering strategic projects that improve outcomes for patients and communities.
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Can Demonstrate
* Significant senior-level operational and leadership experience, with a strong track record in delivering safe, effective, and financially sustainable services across adult, children, and specialist care;
* Expertise in working within regulatory frameworks, including CQC standards, safeguarding, and clinical governance;
* The ability to foster a high-performing leadership culture and develop senior teams;
* Proven success in building effective partnerships with system stakeholders to deliver integrated care and improve population health outcomes;
* Experience in implementing performance management processes and systems and holding teams to account for the delivery of key performance indicators.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.
We are Sirona care & health – England’s largest provider of Adult’s and Children’s Community Services, and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset, or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days’ annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits you’ll receive.
We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners, and communities we serve.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a new challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.
For further details / informal visits, contact: Andrea Gordon, Chief Operating Officer, at sirona.recruitment@nhs.net.
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