The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by: Putting patients first Aiming to get it right Recognising that everybody counts Doing everything openly and honestly ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Job overview Open to existing NHS staff only About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Delivery Officer (CDO) to join the senior leadership team at James Paget University Hospital. This pivotal role works in close partnership with the Executive Managing Director (EMD) to drive the delivery of strategic and operational objectives across the Trust. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the CDO will provide expert leadership across clinical and operational strategy, financial performance, and organisational development. The successful candidate will be a skilled problem solver, planner and relationship-builder, capable of influencing at all levels, leading complex programmes of change. Advert Key Responsibilities Work alongside the Executive Managing Director (EMD) to support and enable the delivery of Trust objectives including effective organisational leadership, clinical and operational strategy, finance and operational performance. Act for the EMD in internal and external meetings, including decision making in accordance with agreed strategy and policy. Lead major programmes and portfolios as directed by the EMD, including corporate and operational functions. Oversee the performance of centralised (Group) functions at the Trust level as the Group model evolves. Manage risk in line with the Group risk-based assurance framework, ensuring effective governance and escalation of risks. Provide high-quality policy advice, synthesising intelligence from multiple sources to support executive decision-making. Coach and support SLT colleagues to delivery agreed plans and improve performance. Produce high-impact written materials including reports, presentations, and strategic communications. Manage sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the EMD, including complaints, incidents, and escalations. Working for our organisation About You You will bring: Proven leadership experience in a complex healthcare or public sector environment. Strong skills in strategic planning, programme delivery, and change management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across boundaries. A commitment to improving outcomes for patients and communities through effective delivery and assurance. About Us James Paget University Hospital is a 500-bed general hospital serving one of the most deprived populations in England. With over 3,700 staff, we provide emergency, maternity, and planned care services to a catchment population of 240,000. We are proud to be part of the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG), serving over 1 million residents. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Apply Now If you are an experienced NHS leader ready to take on a strategic executive role, we welcome your application. Please refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification for further details. The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. ‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England' Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement. Visa and Immigration If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job. James Paget Hospitals uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Please check your account regularly under “My Applications” to view the progress of your applications. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. In submitting an application form, you authorise the Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.