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Deputy Chief Executive Officer

Medway NHS Foundation Trust

Skilled Worker, A ratingPosted Yesterday

Job Description

Executive Leadership and Corporate Responsibility

  • Act as a full member of the Trust Board, sharing collective responsibility for quality, safety, operational performance, workforce,finance and reputation.
  • Support the Chief Executive in strengthening organisational grip, and delivery across all aspects of Trust performance.
  • Provide strategic advice to the Board and Board Committees regarding future opportunities, risks and strategic choices.
  • Participate in executive on-call arrangements and provide visible leadership across the organisation.

Deputy Chief Executive Responsibilities

  • Act as principal deputy to the Chief Executive Officer and undertake all duties delegated by the Chief Executive.
  • Deputise fully for the Chief Executive Officer during periods of absence.
  • Represent the Trust internally and externally at local, regional and national level.
  • Support the Chief Executive in developing a cohesive, high-performing and values-led Executive Team.
  • Promote collective Executive leadership and shared accountability for organisational priorities.
  • Ensure Executive portfolios operate in an integrated and aligned manner.
  • Lead across organisational boundaries to ensure delivery of Trust-wide objectives.
  • Support the Board in maintaining strong governance, assurance and organisational oversight.
  • Build organisational confidence through visible leadership, accessibility and engagement with staff, patients and partners.

Strategy, Planning and Strategy Deployment

  • Lead the development, implementation and ongoing refresh of the Trust's strategic direction.
  • Ensure strategic priorities are aligned with quality, workforce, operational and financial plans.
  • Lead the annual planning cycle and development of integrated business plans.
  • Develop a systematic approach to strategy deployment, ensuring organisational priorities are translated into delivery throughout alllevels of the organisation.
  • Ensure effective monitoring and reporting of strategic objectives and delivery milestones.
  • Provide leadership on population health needs, health inequalities and future service planning

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