Deputy Head of AACCC Delivery (Central Services)

Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who thrives on turning complexity into opportunity? Do you have the drive to challenge how things are done, embrace innovation and deliver meaningful improvements across a large and complex NHS service?

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dynamic Deputy Head of All-Age Complex and Continuing Care (Central Services) to join our senior leadership team at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a pivotal Band 8B leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape how our All-Age Complex and Continuing Care (AACCC) service operates, driving improvements in business performance, financial governance, operational efficiency and service transformation.

We are looking for someone who can see the bigger picture while getting to the heart of operational challenges. Someone who is confident challenging established ways of working, using data to drive decisions and turning ambitious ideas into practical, sustainable improvements.

With the NHS 10 Year Health Plan placing digital transformation at the heart of service reform, you'll have the opportunity to lead a digital-first approach, exploring automation, AI and smarter ways of working to reduce bureaucracy, improve productivity and release capacity for frontline care.

If you're ready to make a real difference, influence change at scale and help shape the future of continuing care, we'd love to hear from you.

As Deputy Head of AACCC (Central Services), you will provide senior leadership and strategic oversight of the business and non-clinical functions supporting the delivery of All-age Complex and Continuing Care service.

Working as a key member of the senior leadership team, you will:

• Drive service-wide performance: Lead the development of robust performance management and assurance arrangements, using data and intelligence to identify risks, challenge underperformance and support sustained improvement against national standards.
• Lead business operations: Provide strategic direction to central business and administrative functions, ensuring services are efficient, responsive, consistent and well governed.
• Strengthen financial oversight: Oversee financial administration, expenditure reporting, invoice processes and financial controls, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce avoidable costs.
• Champion digital transformation: Lead improvements in digital systems, business intelligence, automation and the responsible use of AI to modernise processes and improve productivity.
• Strengthen governance and assurance: Ensure effective risk management, internal controls, audit arrangements and compliance across business functions.

You'll work closely with clinical, operational and commissioning colleagues, bringing together people, processes and information to support the effective delivery of care.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join Us

Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Hughes Job title: Associate Director of Ops Delivery - AACCC Email address: james.hughes51@nhs.net Telephone number: 07795 207987