Job overview

We are seeking to appoint our new Chief Operating Officer to lead the operational delivery of services across the Trust at this pivotal time. This is a role for someone who can lead through complexity and keep patients at the centre of every decision. The successful candidate will bring energy, vision and a commitment to excellence in patient care. They will demonstrate integrity and compassion in every interaction and inspire confidence through an inclusive and engaging leadership style.
If you are passionate about the challenges this opportunity offers and believe that you have the experience and ambition to play a key leadership role in delivering our strategic objectives, then we would welcome an application from you.

Thank you once again for your interest in this role. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity from Andrew Hines (Chief Executive at SASH), please email his Executive Assistant Lisa Holland, [email protected] to arrange a meeting.

For more information on this outstanding opportunity, please visit www.odgers.com/95069

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached candidate brief for a full list of duties and responsibilities. For further information, please visit www.odgers.com/95069

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, delivering healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000.

Our Trust provides emergency and non-emergency care across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon, serving key towns including Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main site, East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and complex services and is the nearest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport.

We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned services at several sites, including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We offer a range of staff benefits, including flexible working, staff engagement networks, and well-being support to ensure a positive working environment.