Deputy Chief Operating Officer
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Deputy Chief Operating Officer
The closing date is 10 September 2026
Job summary
Harrogate & 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 job
The main duties of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leadership
- Service and Business Planning and Delivery
- Delivery of Performance Standards and Quality Patient Care
- Emergency Planning
- Corporate Governance
- Budgetary, Performance and Resource Management
Further details of the role can be found in the job description attached or in the job description and responsibilities section below.
About us
Harrogate 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 applications
- Visa 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.
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3984A
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification.
Person Specification
Interview
Essential
- Masters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experience
- Extensive 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.
Desirable
- Experience in the mobilisation of integrated services
Interview
Essential
- Masters qualification or undertaking Master's Degree/MBA or equivalent experience
- Extensive 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.
Desirable
- Experience in the mobilisation of integrated services
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Business Manager
Maryann Okoro
01423554527
Details
Date posted
27 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8d
Salary
£94,356 to £108,814 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
421-CORP-3984A
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
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