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Chief Operating Officer
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Lead with Purpose. Inspire with Compassion. Deliver with Impact.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, we are driven by a shared purpose: to help people live healthier, happier lives.
As we embark on a new chapter in our journey toward inclusive excellence and equity in healthcare, we are inviting a values-led, courageous and collaborative leader to join our executive team as Chief Operating Officer.
This is more than a Board-level role. It's a unique opportunity to influence the lives of our patients, families, colleagues and communities through compassionate leadership, a focus on performance delivery and a commitment to equity, quality and inclusion.
We Offer
- A place to be a part of a highly engaged and supportive Executive Team and Trust Board.
- The chance to lead in an environment where your lived experience and leadership style are recognised as assets.
- Strong links across the Foundation Group of Trusts, alongside excellent relationships with system partners.
- Access to mentorship, leadership development, and peer support.
- A Trust actively committed to building diverse, representative leadership at the highest levels.
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We are seeking a leader who reflects the communities we serve and embodies our shared values: Being open and honest, ensuring people feel cared for and showing respect for everyone.
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- A track record of successful delivery of large-scale operational services in a complex NHS or healthcare environment.
- Deep understanding of NHS strategy, performance, and quality improvement.
- Proven ability to lead teams through change with compassion, clarity, and resilience.
- Commitment to creating an inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.
- Demonstrable success in driving service transformation and delivering measurable improvement in outcomes.
Whether you already hold a Board role or are ready to take that next step, we're looking for someone who is grounded in their values, committed to equity, and ready to lead transformation through collaboration.
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