Chief Operating Officer

Jobleads-UK • Bath, England • Posted June 08, 2026

About the Role

Chief Operating Officer


We are seeking an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join our Executive Team and Board (non‑voting) at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. The role is central to delivering high quality, equitable and sustainable services across the Trust, the BSW Hospitals Group and the wider Integrated Care System.


Main duties of the job



  • Deliver operational performance against national and local priorities.

  • Lead service transformation and redesign across clinical and corporate functions.

  • Oversee business continuity and emergency preparedness.

  • Drive delivery of Cost Improvement Programmes (CIPs).

  • Lead development and delivery of the annual and three‑year business plans.

  • Represent the Trust as a key leader within the BSW Hospitals Group and wider system, shaping and delivering shared priorities, pathways and models of care.

  • Deliver op...