Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Acute Services
Top Benefits
About the role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to appoint a strategic, values-driven and highly experienced leader to the role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer. This is a key executive leadership post, responsible for the effective operational management and strategic development of our Acute Services Division, which has an annual budget of £2.15 billion and a workforce of approximately 22,000 staff. As the largest Health Board in Scotland, and one of the largest in the UK, NHSGGC provides acute, specialist, regional and national services to a population of 1.3 million people locally, 2.2 million regionally, and supports 42 national services for the population of Scotland.
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer will provide visible and effective leadership, overseeing the delivery and reform of acute services across North Glasgow, South Glasgow and Clyde, in addition to cross-site responsibilities for key clinical directorates including Women and Children’s Services, Regional Services, and Diagnostics. The postholder will lead the planning and delivery of our planned care programme, driving forward major service modernisation initiatives and transformation programmes. A key priority will be maintaining and improving unscheduled care performance across the Board area, working closely with Health and Social Care Partnerships and wider system partners.
The role requires a collaborative and inclusive leader with a strong operational track record in large and complex healthcare environments. The postholder will bring proven experience in managing performance, delivering sustainable improvements, and leading through change, with a demonstrable commitment to NHSGGC’s values of care, compassion, dignity and respect. As a senior member of the Corporate Management Team, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer will contribute fully to the strategic direction, governance, and performance of the organisation. This includes supporting the delivery of the Board’s Annual Delivery Plan, our longer-term strategic objectives, and deputising for the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive when required.
NHSGGC is committed to delivering Better Health, Better Care, Better Value and a Better Workplace. This role will contribute directly to these objectives by supporting evidence-informed approaches to improving population health and reducing inequalities, transforming clinical services to improve access and outcomes, achieving value through sustainable financial planning, and fostering a working environment that supports staff wellbeing, engagement, and resilience.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the future of health and social care in Scotland. If you are a senior leader with ambition, innovation, and a deep commitment to person-centred care, we would welcome your application.
To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact William Edwards, Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Operating officer via email: William.Edwards2@nhs.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 42,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application on the NHS Scotland Jobs website NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Acute Services
Please note, CVs and resumes will not be accepted
Closing Date Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23:39
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates. All candidates must pass a Right to Work in the UK check.
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and fosters a culture of inclusion. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively support applications from military personnel, recognising their valuable skills and experience
About NHS Ayrshire & Arran
We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.
Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful
Welcome to the official NHS Ayrshire & Arran LinkedIn page. This account will keep you updated on health matters and bring you trusted information and advice.
Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum.
This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm (excluding public holidays). It is monitored periodically out of office hours.
We do not remove comments for being critical of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, as your opinions are important and we can learn from them. However, we may remove comments or posts if they contain vulgar or offensive language, personal attacks of any kind; offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group; breach privacy; or spread inaccurate or dangerous information.
Further to this, we also reserve the right to delete any comments that:
· are spam or include links to other sites;
· are clearly off topic;
· advocate illegal activity;
· promote particular services, products or political organisations;
· infringe on copyrights or trademarks;
· use personally identifiable medical information (We recommend you do not share any of your medical information on our Social Media pages); or
· contain case-specific and other confidential information.
Where a person has continued to post inappropriate comments, we reserve the right to block that user from posting on our accounts.
Disclaimer
NHS Ayrshire & Arran does not take any responsibility for people making contact with members who are followers of this page. It is up to the individual to control their own privacy settings and who can view their profile. Please note that other than our official posts, any comments expressed on the site do not reflect the opinions and position of NHS Ayrshire & Arran or its
Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Acute Services
Top Benefits
About the role
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking to appoint a strategic, values-driven and highly experienced leader to the role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer. This is a key executive leadership post, responsible for the effective operational management and strategic development of our Acute Services Division, which has an annual budget of £2.15 billion and a workforce of approximately 22,000 staff. As the largest Health Board in Scotland, and one of the largest in the UK, NHSGGC provides acute, specialist, regional and national services to a population of 1.3 million people locally, 2.2 million regionally, and supports 42 national services for the population of Scotland.
The Deputy Chief Operating Officer will provide visible and effective leadership, overseeing the delivery and reform of acute services across North Glasgow, South Glasgow and Clyde, in addition to cross-site responsibilities for key clinical directorates including Women and Children’s Services, Regional Services, and Diagnostics. The postholder will lead the planning and delivery of our planned care programme, driving forward major service modernisation initiatives and transformation programmes. A key priority will be maintaining and improving unscheduled care performance across the Board area, working closely with Health and Social Care Partnerships and wider system partners.
The role requires a collaborative and inclusive leader with a strong operational track record in large and complex healthcare environments. The postholder will bring proven experience in managing performance, delivering sustainable improvements, and leading through change, with a demonstrable commitment to NHSGGC’s values of care, compassion, dignity and respect. As a senior member of the Corporate Management Team, the Deputy Chief Operating Officer will contribute fully to the strategic direction, governance, and performance of the organisation. This includes supporting the delivery of the Board’s Annual Delivery Plan, our longer-term strategic objectives, and deputising for the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Chief Executive when required.
NHSGGC is committed to delivering Better Health, Better Care, Better Value and a Better Workplace. This role will contribute directly to these objectives by supporting evidence-informed approaches to improving population health and reducing inequalities, transforming clinical services to improve access and outcomes, achieving value through sustainable financial planning, and fostering a working environment that supports staff wellbeing, engagement, and resilience.
This is an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the future of health and social care in Scotland. If you are a senior leader with ambition, innovation, and a deep commitment to person-centred care, we would welcome your application.
To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact William Edwards, Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Operating officer via email: William.Edwards2@nhs.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 42,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application on the NHS Scotland Jobs website NHS Scotland | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Acute Services
Please note, CVs and resumes will not be accepted
Closing Date Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 23:39
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates. All candidates must pass a Right to Work in the UK check.
NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and fosters a culture of inclusion. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively support applications from military personnel, recognising their valuable skills and experience
About NHS Ayrshire & Arran
We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.
Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful
Welcome to the official NHS Ayrshire & Arran LinkedIn page. This account will keep you updated on health matters and bring you trusted information and advice.
Please note this is a moderated information site and is not a public forum.
This site is moderated Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm (excluding public holidays). It is monitored periodically out of office hours.
We do not remove comments for being critical of NHS Ayrshire & Arran, as your opinions are important and we can learn from them. However, we may remove comments or posts if they contain vulgar or offensive language, personal attacks of any kind; offensive comments that target or disparage any ethnic, racial or religious group; breach privacy; or spread inaccurate or dangerous information.
Further to this, we also reserve the right to delete any comments that:
· are spam or include links to other sites;
· are clearly off topic;
· advocate illegal activity;
· promote particular services, products or political organisations;
· infringe on copyrights or trademarks;
· use personally identifiable medical information (We recommend you do not share any of your medical information on our Social Media pages); or
· contain case-specific and other confidential information.
Where a person has continued to post inappropriate comments, we reserve the right to block that user from posting on our accounts.
Disclaimer
NHS Ayrshire & Arran does not take any responsibility for people making contact with members who are followers of this page. It is up to the individual to control their own privacy settings and who can view their profile. Please note that other than our official posts, any comments expressed on the site do not reflect the opinions and position of NHS Ayrshire & Arran or its