Interim Chief Operating Officer

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for healthcare excellence? Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a visionary and results-driven professional to join our team as the Chief Operating Officer.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is one of the largest integrated health and social care organisations in the UK, serving the diverse communities of North Wales. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, we are on a mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community.
As the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery within our organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of our health board, ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services across all hospital services, primary care and community services., The portfolio for this role comprises;
+ Primary, Community, Acute and Tertiary Services
+ Primary Care Academy (not Primary Care Contracting)
+ Integrate with Primary Care Development and Academy
+ Integrated HC's (West, Central & East)
+ Women's services
+ Pan BCU services (e.g. Diagnostics)
Key Responsibilities are:
+ Provide strategic leadership to operational teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
+ Collaborate with senior leaders to develop and implement operational plans aligned with organisational goals.
+ Drive excellence in patient care, operational efficiency, and financial performance.
+ Lead and inspire a diverse team of professionals, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment.
+ Build strong relationships with stakeholders, including clinical teams, local authorities, and community partners.

If you are a compassionate leader with a proven experience at Board level, we invite you to join our team at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Together, let's shape the future of healthcare in North Wales.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.87 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 96 GP practices and the NHS services provided by 78 dental and orthodontic practices, 70 optometry practices and opticians and 145 pharmacies in North Wales.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed