Chief Operating Officer, South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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About South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

South West Yorkshire Partnership is a specialist NHS Foundation Trust - established in 2002 - that provides community, mental health and learning disability services to the people of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide some medium secure (forensic) services to the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber too.

Our Community Partnership
Over 1 million people live in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield across urban and rural communities from a range of diverse backgrounds. We aim to match the community’s needs with locally sensitive and efficient services along with a workforce that is reflective of the population we serve. We work from a variety of sites as well as with people in their own homes.

We work with other local NHS organisations to provide comprehensive health care to people in our area. We also work closely with local authorities (social care) and with other government departments and voluntary organisations. Working in partnership is very important to us and is vital if we are to continue delivering high quality services for local people. The Trust works and connects with both Integrated Care System (ICS) in South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

Working in partnership also means working with the members of our foundation trust, who can have a say in how we run the Trust and how they wish our services to be developed. Over 11,000 local people have joined us as members, and our staff are also members.

We currently employ around 4,600 staff, in both clinical and non-clinical support services.

Our services are split in five 'care groups'. These are:

Barnsley integrated services care group
CAMHS and children’s care group
Adults and older people mental health care group
Forensic care group
Learning disabilities and adult ASD/ADHD care group

Each care group is led by a director of services who is accountable for service strategy, clinical quality, operational performance and effective use of resources.

Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in the role of Chief Operating Officer for the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our Board and I am looking forward to meeting you.
At our Trust, our mission is clear: to enable individuals to realise their potential and lead fulfilling lives within their communities. Our values serve as the cornerstone of our interactions with service users, their families, carers, volunteers, partners, visitors, and staff. These values emphasise the paramount importance of prioritising people, fostering transparency and integrity, and continually striving for excellence.
Since my arrival at the Trust in 2016 and assuming the role of CEO since 2021, I have been continually moved by the unwavering commitment and dedication demonstrated by our colleagues that work across our services, serving the communities of Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. Additionally, our colleagues extend their exceptional care to encompass adult secure (forensic) services, reaching across the entirety of Yorkshire.
As Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role in our Executive Team, leading our operational and clinical teams to ensure we provide safe, high-quality patient-centred care and services, addressing health inequalities across the communities which we serve. A values driven leader with a forward-thinking approach and ability to inspire and lead innovative ways of thinking and working, you will be instrumental in cultivating an inclusive culture, centred on service users and individuals, empowering our colleagues, and upholding our values. We seek someone with a deep passion for exceptional patient care and organisational improvement, and a commitment to equity and inclusion, both within our services, workforce and communities.
We are seeking an exceptional ambitious leader with vision, integrity, and drive. Your ability to foster credibility, inspire confidence, collaborate, and lead effectively across organisational boundaries will be essential for success in this role.
We are excited about the prospect of welcoming a dynamic leader who shares our values and dedication to excellence in patient care and fostering an empowering workplace environment. If you believe you embody these values and possess the qualities we're seeking, we encourage you to explore our dedicated microsite and reach out to our advisors Simon Green and David Heaton, at Alumni Global for further information.
Yours sincerely
Mark Brooks
Chief Executive Officer
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Please click here to read the Person Specification
All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the relevant role reference number: A039627
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Simon Green, Director or David Heaton, Principal Researcher on +447842 003 200.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing date: 29th August 2024
Stakeholder Sessions: 19th September 2024
Final Interviews: 20th September 2024
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.