We are seeking a fixed‑term (12 months) Deputy Chief Operating Officer to provide senior leadership for the effective day‑to‑day running of the QEH site.
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required in managing the day‑to‑day running of the QEH site and off‑site services, and support the CEO in the delivery of all operational issues.
* Ensure services are delivered in a safe, efficient and effective patient‑centred way at all times throughout the Trust and in accordance with national and local quality standards.
* Monitor Trust operational performance targets and ensure the requirements are met and understood at Directorate level.
* Support the performance of Directorates in meeting targets, ensuring robust frameworks and systems are in place to monitor and manage them, maintaining a day‑to‑day overview of service delivery across the Trust.
* Provide in‑depth expert knowledge to the Trust regarding Department of Health and NHS rules and regulations.
* Support Directorates in their business planning, identifying changes and transformation opportunities, including financial targets and CIPs.
* Take responsibility for the provision of elective planned and non‑elective care across the Trust to ensure emergency and planned patient attendances are managed effectively to make best use of Trust resources at all times.
Additional Responsibilities
1. Contribute to the annual capacity and demand model that reflects best practice and stretch targets.
2. Engender an environment where all staff are encouraged to make improvements to the service and deliver individual and Trust‑wide objectives.
3. Maintain an overview of service delivery across BSUH in association with the wider healthcare community.
4. Work with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the effective operational management of the Trust on a day‑to‑day basis and, in turn, maintain achievement of the Trust’s key performance indicators.
5. Maintain continuous improvements to service delivery plans.
Advert closes on Wednesday 25 March 2026.
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