Job summaryHarrogate & District Foundation Trust aims to drive improvement across the organisation and the integrated care system, working with our system partners to improve the sustainability of high value service delivery for our patient population. Our purpose being to raise healthcare standards through innovative and sustainable change.The Deputy Chief Operating Officer (Deputy COO) deputises for the Chief Operating Officer across the operations portfolio and provides leadership of Trust operations on a daily basis working closely with triumvirate teams and executives.They will lead on delivery of the Trust's core performance and quality standards related to ED, cancer, diagnostics and elective care including recovery. They will also lead key strategic changes to how HDFT delivers care in partnership with Divisional Teams in areas such as ED, patient flow and theatre productivity.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:LeadershipService and Business Planning and DeliveryDelivery of Performance Standards and Quality Patient CareEmergency PlanningCorporate GovernanceBudgetary, Performance and Resource ManagementFurther details of the role can be found in the job description attached or in the job description and responsibilities section below.About usHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!We offer colleagues:A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.Please note:Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applicationsVisa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.DetailsDate posted27 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8dSalary 94,356 to 108,814 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number421-CORP-3984AJob locationsHarrogate District HospitalHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further information on this position, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification. Job description Job responsibilitiesFor further information on this position, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.Person Specification Interview EssentialMasters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experienceExtensive leadership and senior management experience in an acute healthcare provider setting.Substantial management experience and achievement at operational level plus evidence of achievement in strategic level projects or work streams.Substantial evidence of further Leadership and Management qualifications, further postgraduate study or equivalent experience.DesirableExperience in the mobilisation of integrated services Person Specification Interview EssentialMasters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experienceExtensive leadership and senior management experience in an acute healthcare provider setting.Substantial management experience and achievement at operational level plus evidence of achievement in strategic level projects or work streams.Substantial evidence of further Leadership and Management qualifications, further postgraduate study or equivalent experience.DesirableExperience in the mobilisation of integrated servicesDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarrogate District HospitalHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHarrogate and District NHS Foundation TrustAddressHarrogate District HospitalHarrogateHG2 7SXUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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