Executive Director of Operations
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- Employer:
- South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
- Location:
- HQ is Bicester with travel expected across the patch
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Closing date :
- 9am Monday 24th February 2025
- Job Ref:
- GSe118333
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Description
The Executive Director of Operations will provide operational and board leadership in the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused services, specifically the Trust's 999 and 111 services. This role ensures that patients and their families have a positive experience when accessing and receiving care from the Trust, prioritising patient experience in all strategic development and improvement initiatives.
As a full member of the Trust Board, the Executive Director of Operations will take collective responsibility for the quality, operational and financial performance of the Trust, as well as working closely with other senior colleagues (Executive and Non-Executive) to ensure integrated board operations, particularly in aligning future spending and investment with strategic plans and converting those aims into operational activities.
The Executive Director of Operations will also be responsible for:
• Delivering performance, financial, and contractual requirements of the Trust's operational services.
• Re-shaping the operations function to improve productivity, efficiency, quality and value for money.
• Acting as a core partner in delivering the Trust's "Fit for the Future" programme.
• Playing a key role in the annual business planning and cost improvement programmes cycle.
• Overseeing Emergency Planning, Resilience and Response, including Business Continuity planning.
The successful candidate will have significant operational leadership experience within the NHS or another safety-critical industry, experience with Urgent and Emergency Care pathway operations and construction as well as knowledge of the ambulance service's current and potential future roles within the healthcare system. They will also show a proven ability to lead dispersed and multi-faceted services across a large geographical area. Experience in modernising and improving patient services is key with a focus on using data and performance metrics to meet operational requirements.
The Executive Director of Operations will be a strategic thinker and a compassionate leader who understands the challenges of operating as part of an Executive team responsible for a complex organisation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to effectively engage with colleagues within the organisation and with external health service and blue light partners.
This role is highly pressurised. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work under pressure while maintaining the highest professional standards and a high degree of personal integrity. The Executive Director of Operations will demonstrate a clear understanding of, and alignment to, our values: Professionalism, Teamwork, Caring and Innovation.
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For a confidential discussion please contact:
Eleanor Lawrence, Senior Researcher
eleanor.lawrence@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7900 601 622
Laura Cubillo-Aparicio, Researcher
laura.cubillo-aparicio@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7586 706 878
Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant
E: julia.stclare@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7807 631 564
Melanie Shearer, Partner
E: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com
T: +44 (0) 7785 616 548
Closing date: Monday 24th February 2025
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How to Apply
• Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
• A completed fit and proper person form – the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
• Detail any employment or education gaps.
• You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
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