We are looking for a Deputy Chief Operating Officer who is passionate about team working and providing the best possible care for patients. You will have a vital role in the effective day-to-day running of operational and clinical services across our hospitals as well as using your expertise and experience in clinical service transformation to lead improvement in the urgent and emergency care services we provide. Our hospital sites include Ashford with its high speed trains to St Pancras, historic Canterbury and the lively coastal town of Margate.
Deputise for the Chief Operating Officer as required, including in the Trust executive team and at Trust Board.
Be a subject matter expert to the executive team for operational delivery for urgent and emergency care (UEC) and operational resilience and response.
Direct a programme of UEC improvement across the Trust, engaging the multi-professional clinical and non-clinical workforce to yield improvements in key operational deliverables and elevating the experience and outcome for patients seeking urgent and emergency care and for staff delivering care to these patients.
Lead and direct day to day operational response and resilience across the Trust, ensuring appropriate processes, strategies and tactical plans are in place to deliver safe and effective care in all our acute and urgent care environments.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Executive Assistant to Chief Operating Officer Email address: gaby.falcone@nhs.net Seniority level
~ Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full-time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
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