Overview
Deputy Chief Operating Officer ( DCOO ) Permanent -Band 9 £109,179 - £125,637 per annum (pro-rata)
Please note that the job description and salary are currently under review as part of a job matching process and may be subject to change.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO) to join our senior leadership team at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
The DCOO will work closely with the Executive Chief Operating Officer, ensuring effective service delivery across clinical and non-clinical areas while championing collaboration and compassionate leadership. This is a key leadership role in which you will play a pivotal part in shaping the Trust's future, driving operational excellence, and delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
Based in Carlisle but working across the full Trust footprint and working closely with colleagues in the Senior Leadership Team, you will Deputise for the Executive Chief Operating Officer, providing strong and visible leadership across the organisation. A key focus of the role is to drive performance improvement in key areas and standards and have oversight of areas such as the elective recovery programme.
Leading on capacity and demand planning, modelling and delivery of key programmes is a key responsibility for the DCOO, together with championing patient safety, quality and operational efficiency across the Trust's services.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will bring successful experienced operational experience. As a key leader in our organisation, you will have a track record in matrix working, leading successful teams and services. You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious agenda, supporting the Executive Chief Operating Officer in developing the operational excellence and leadership within the Trust so that it can provide high quality services which are fit for the future in beautiful north Cumbria
Job summary
This role is part of the Senior Leadership Team reporting directly to the Executive Chief Operating Officer.
The postholder will work alongside the 8 Clinical Collaborative Chairs and Associate Directors of Operation(s) for both Urgent and Emergency Care and Planned Care leading on the safe, responsive and effective delivery of services.
The DCOO role will provide day to day senior operational leadership to our clinical collaboratives and general manager colleagues supported by the ADOs. Providing oversight and assurance of efficient operational processes and systems designed to deliver the best care for our patients with an operating environment aligned to our organisational values of kindness, respect, ambition and collaboration.
Informal discussions
Informal discussions welcome. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Imran Devji, Executive Chief Operating Officer, North Cumbria Integrated Care Imran.devji@ncic.nhs.uk or 07808 308526.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
* Being a clinically led organisation
* Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
* A positive patient experience every time
* A great place to work
* Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Details
Date posted: 23 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 9
Salary: £109,179 to £125,637 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 262-A-25-7571402
Job locations: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Infirmary Street, Carlisle, CA2 7HY
Job description and responsibilities: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Certificate of Sponsorship and legal information
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
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Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check may be required. The cost of the DBS is typically met by salary deduction.
Benefits
* 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
* Flexible working scheme
* NHS Discounts*
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
* Excellent opportunities for development*
* Competitive NHS Pension scheme
* Vivup counselling service
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the closing date; please apply promptly. Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email to log on to Trac to select an interview time, usually within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Details of Employer: North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Infirmary Street, Carlisle, CA2 7HY. https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/
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