Interim Chief Operating Officer

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an interim Chief Operating Officer to drive operational excellence and enhance patient care. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare services for a community of 600,000 people. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in operational management within the NHS, demonstrating exceptional leadership skills and financial acumen. This role provides a unique chance to influence strategic decisions at board level, ensuring that the Trust delivers outstanding care while navigating financial challenges. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior operational role within healthcare.
• Strong understanding of NHS systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational strategy for the Trust and its divisions.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Healthcare Administration

Financial Acumen

Education

Master's in Healthcare Management

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Job description

Job summary

Our vision at Hampshire Hospitals is to provide outstanding care for every patient, and, in these financially challenged times, we are looking for a competent professional colleague, who lives our values, and can support our amazing teams to deliver that outstanding care, cost effectively.

We have six transformation programmes underway, and the COO is the lead executive for Urgent & Emergency Care, and for Elective Care, both of which aim to improve care and reduce costs. This is a full board member role and a key part of the Trust Board and the Executive Team.

The COO is accountable for our three clinical divisions and for our Facilities teams. The strong leadership teams in our divisions will undoubtedly support the successful candidate to succeed and this is a great opportunity for someone to develop their experience at Board level.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an interim Chief Operating Officer for at least 6 months starting in mid July. Our current COO leaves at the end of July and we are deferring the recruitment of a substantive appointment until our new CEO is in post, which we would anticipate being in the autumn.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Details

Date posted: 08 May 2025

Pay scheme: Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: CORP-COO

Job locations: Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are restricting applications to existing employees of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS System only.

Interviews will be on the 3 June in Basingstoke.

Please attach a copy of your CV and covering letter.

Person Specification & Qualifications

• Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital, Basingstoke, RG24 9NA

https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/