Deputy Chief Operating OfficerinEast SussexinEast SussexPUBLISHED MON 7 APR 2025
£118,930 - £123,872 per annum
NHS
Leadership Impact, The Deputy COO plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational strategies of the Health Board, allowing for significant contributions to patient care and service improvement.
Professional Development, The position is part of a dynamic environment that offers extensive training and development opportunities, including management development programmes and recognised qualifications.
Collaborative Environment, Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and divisional teams fosters a collaborative atmosphere that supports shared goals and operational efficiency.
Flexible Work Arrangements, The Health Board supports flexible working practices, promoting a healthy work-life balance which is essential for employee well-being.
Competitive Compensation, The attractive salary range between £118,930 - £123,872 per annum reflects the seniority of the role and the value placed on leadership in the organization.
Support for Continuous Improvement, The ethos of 'go, look and learn' encourages a culture of quality improvement, allowing leaders to actively engage in enhancing service delivery.
Impact on Community Health, By overseeing operations across a wide service area, the Deputy COO has the opportunity to directly influence the health outcomes of a population of 650,000, making a real difference in community health.
Are you a compassionate leader ready to make a significant impact in the health care sector? Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a dynamic Deputy Chief Operating Officer to join us in East Sussex. In this influential role, you will work closely with our Executive Committee to drive transformative change and promote quality improvement in patient care. Your leadership will be vital in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring our teams meet the highest of standards to serve our diverse community. At ABUHB, we believe in empowering our staff through open collaboration and support, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
As part of a multi-award-winning NHS organisation, you will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment prioritising your well-being. With a workforce of over 16,000 skilled professionals, we are committed to nurturing talent and helping you build a fulfilling career. If you’re ready to inspire and make a positive difference in healthcare, we encourage you to join our journey toward innovative care that meets the needs of patients and staff alike. Your passion for service and leadership can drive essential changes in our community. Apply today!
As part of a multi-award-winning NHS organisation, you will receive comprehensive training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment prioritising your well-being. With a workforce of over 16,000 skilled professionals, we are committed to nurturing talent and helping you build a fulfilling career. If you’re ready to inspire and make a positive difference in healthcare, we encourage you to join our journey toward innovative care that meets the needs of patients and staff alike. Your passion for service and leadership can drive essential changes in our community. Apply today!
Leadership Impact, The Deputy COO plays a pivotal role in shaping the operational strategies of the Health Board, allowing for significant contributions to patient care and service improvement.
Professional Development, The position is part of a dynamic environment that offers extensive training and development opportunities, including management development programmes and recognised qualifications.
Collaborative Environment, Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and divisional teams fosters a collaborative atmosphere that supports shared goals and operational efficiency.
Flexible Work Arrangements, The Health Board supports flexible working practices, promoting a healthy work-life balance which is essential for employee well-being.
Competitive Compensation, The attractive salary range between £118,930 - £123,872 per annum reflects the seniority of the role and the value placed on leadership in the organization.
Support for Continuous Improvement, The ethos of 'go, look and learn' encourages a culture of quality improvement, allowing leaders to actively engage in enhancing service delivery.
Impact on Community Health, By overseeing operations across a wide service area, the Deputy COO has the opportunity to directly influence the health outcomes of a population of 650,000, making a real difference in community health.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
About
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the operational name of Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board. The Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys.
As an Employer, we are adaptable, agile and flexible and can offer variations to working practices in line with our Agile Hybrid Framework and Home Working Policy. The Health Board employs over 13,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers. The Health Board is led by the Chairman, non-executive directors, the Chief Executive and other executive directors. The Board is supported by the Senior Management Team.
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Key details
Location
SiteSt Cadocs HospitalAddressLodge Road, CaerleonTownNewportPostcodeNP18 3XQMajor / Minor RegionNewport
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary£118,930 - £123,872 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(Executive & Senior Pay/VSM)
Specialty
Main areaDeputy Chief Operating OfficerInterview date24/03/2025
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer is a pivotal senior leadership role at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).
Working together with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Committee and divisional triumvirates, the Deputy COO will drive improvement through open and visible leadership embedding our ethos of go, look and learn as part of our Quality Improvement journey.
The role of the Deputy COO will be to develop, direct and lead service improvement, performance strategies and improvement to support patient care through the fostering of appropriate oversight and assurance processes that support operational delivery.
As the Deputy COO, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organisation. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. Your leadership will be essential in driving operational improvements and ensuring that our high standards are consistently met.
There will be an opportunity to deputise for the COO across the full range of their duties.
Interview Date: 24th March 2025
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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Ensure the Health Board is able to meet all national and local performance targets and work closely with Divisional teams to ensure standards are met and support Divisions in taking corrective action where necessary.
Liaise with regulators to provide assurance on performance recovery and associated transformational plans.
Managerially accountable for the effective operational management of services across the Health Board on behalf of the COO via day-to-day presence and visibility on main sites and by working across Divisions as appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve value for money in the delivery of services and improvements in the use of scarce resources.
Support the Divisions to deliver the individual performance and financial targets outlined in their integrated operational plans, by effective prioritising and decision making about the use of capacity.
Identify and scope areas to target service improvement projects to improve operational delivery and performance.
Engage clinical staff at all levels in operational delivery processes to ensure that decision making considers clinical priorities and safety.
To participate in performance meetings with members of the Executive Team.
To deputise for the COO as appropriate
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of workin
About
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the operational name of Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board. The Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys.
As an Employer, we are adaptable, agile and flexible and can offer variations to working practices in line with our Agile Hybrid Framework and Home Working Policy. The Health Board employs over 13,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers. The Health Board is led by the Chairman, non-executive directors, the Chief Executive and other executive directors. The Board is supported by the Senior Management Team.
View job detailskeyboard_arrow_downHide job detailskeyboard_arrow_up
Key details
Location
SiteSt Cadocs HospitalAddressLodge Road, CaerleonTownNewportPostcodeNP18 3XQMajor / Minor RegionNewport
Contract type & working pattern
ContractPermanentHoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary£118,930 - £123,872 per annumSalary periodYearlyGrade(Executive & Senior Pay/VSM)
Specialty
Main areaDeputy Chief Operating OfficerInterview date24/03/2025
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer is a pivotal senior leadership role at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB).
Working together with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Executive Committee and divisional triumvirates, the Deputy COO will drive improvement through open and visible leadership embedding our ethos of go, look and learn as part of our Quality Improvement journey.
The role of the Deputy COO will be to develop, direct and lead service improvement, performance strategies and improvement to support patient care through the fostering of appropriate oversight and assurance processes that support operational delivery.
As the Deputy COO, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our organisation. You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to develop and implement strategies that enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. Your leadership will be essential in driving operational improvements and ensuring that our high standards are consistently met.
There will be an opportunity to deputise for the COO across the full range of their duties.
Interview Date: 24th March 2025
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Advert
Ensure the Health Board is able to meet all national and local performance targets and work closely with Divisional teams to ensure standards are met and support Divisions in taking corrective action where necessary.
Liaise with regulators to provide assurance on performance recovery and associated transformational plans.
Managerially accountable for the effective operational management of services across the Health Board on behalf of the COO via day-to-day presence and visibility on main sites and by working across Divisions as appropriate.
Identify opportunities to improve value for money in the delivery of services and improvements in the use of scarce resources.
Support the Divisions to deliver the individual performance and financial targets outlined in their integrated operational plans, by effective prioritising and decision making about the use of capacity.
Identify and scope areas to target service improvement projects to improve operational delivery and performance.
Engage clinical staff at all levels in operational delivery processes to ensure that decision making considers clinical priorities and safety.
To participate in performance meetings with members of the Executive Team.
To deputise for the COO as appropriate
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of workin
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