Senior Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Acute Care Leader

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Poole is seeking a dynamic Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead strategic transformations in acute care delivery. This role requires significant leadership experience and a track record of improving patient pathways. You will collaborate with teams across multiple hospital sites to enhance patient care and operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in managing budgets and leading complex improvement initiatives. This position contributes significantly to shaping healthcare services in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience redesigning urgent and emergency care pathways.
• Oversight of large budgets and complex recovery programmes.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery across all sites.
• Inspire a culture of empowerment and excellence.
• Drive performance improvement and safety standards.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Service transformation

Operational and performance improvement

Collaborative leadership style

Commitment to patient-centred care

Education

First degree or senior managerial experience

Job description

A leading NHS organization in Poole is seeking a dynamic Deputy Chief Operating Officer to lead strategic transformations in acute care delivery. This role requires significant leadership experience and a track record of improving patient pathways. You will collaborate with teams across multiple hospital sites to enhance patient care and operational efficiencies. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in managing budgets and leading complex improvement initiatives. This position contributes significantly to shaping healthcare services in the region.