University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) is committed to delivering operational performance through quality improvement using our UHCWi methodology with our commitment of Better Never Stops. Central to success will be the delivery of local and national targets and a focus on patient and staff experience through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
You will be an inspiring and credible leader with significant senior operational experience at divisional level within a large complex NHS organisation. Specifically, you will have a proven track record of delivering complex cancer and elective pathways. You will have the ability to influence both internally and externally working across organisational boundaries with partners in our Integrated Care System.
In return we will offer a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative forward-thinking organisation that strives to become More than a Hospital. We will support you to develop in your career and welcome you to a team who will support you to develop your full potential in the role.
An informal visit or discussion is encouraged.
On behalf of the Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Elective and Cancer Care will directly oversee and manage the daily operational management of our hospitals and clinical services with respect to Elective and Cancer pathways, ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe and effective care. Working alongside other senior clinical and non-clinical leaders the Deputy Chief Operating Officer will lead improvements in services and processes ensuring the patients are at the heart of everything we do. They will have a focus on productivity ensuring excellence in performance through innovate delivery of theatres and outpatient services.
Please be advised that assessment for this post is due to take place on 5th March 2025
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
Key Responsibilities
Operational and Performance Management

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COO AND GROUP MANAGEMENT TEAMS:

Lead on all aspects of safe, effective and responsive operations at UHCW, with a priority focus on achievement and sustainability of key access and performance standards in particular the delivery of elective and cancer standards.
Ensure that the operational delivery of services complies fully with the NHSE expectations, CQC standards, key national guidance and requirements as determined by other / external regulatory bodies.
Lead on the Trust’s Outpatient and Theatres productivity programme ensuring an effective use of resource and supporting the Clinical Groups to achieve financial sustainability.
Play a key role in the Corporate Directors Group.
Take a lead on addressing day to day patient flow issues across both hospital sites in partnership with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Urgent and Emergency Care.
Ensure that operational and assurance processes are in place for the delivery of clinical services and the management of clinical risk and health care governance within and across the site.
Establish, lead, maintain and develop effective working relationships with all professional groups working in the group management teams and across the wider Trust
Strategy
Work with the Chief Operating Officer and the wider Executive Team, particularly in bringing an operational perspective to the development of the Trust’s strategic direction in relation to the provision of healthcare, teaching and research.
Work closely with the Director of Estates and facilities and the Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer to contribute to the plan for the capital requirements, considering at all times the strategic plans for the groups and the Trust.
Identify and lead on implementation of key operational and business development activities.
Review and evaluate opportunities, risks and threats related to effective planning and implementation of the Board strategy.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description

Please refer the Job description for details