General Manager, Perioperative Care (external)

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced operational manager to lead our Perioperative Directorate. Educated to Masters level, candidates will be able to demonstrate significant NHS leadership experience with a proven track record of service development and delivering change in a complex system.

Candidates will have highly developed communication skills and be able to lead, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors and Lead Nurse, a multidisciplinary team.

If you have experience of managing multi-disciplinary teams and have a passion for both operational management and leadership, then this role could be for you. The role would be accountable for operational and performance targets, financial management and ensuring that there is a robust quality and safety system in place.

This post is Fixed Term/Secondment for April 2027 due to the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

Main duties of the job

The General Manager is responsible for the effective strategic and operational management of the Perioperative Directorate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient services within the resources available.

The General Manager will provide leadership and direction to the Directorates, taking the lead for developing the strategy for the services in line with the Clinical Board and UHB priorities.

The General Manager will lead the co-ordination of the business planning process and oversee progress throughout the year. The post holder will support the clinical team in the development of investment business cases and in the implementation of agreed capital projects.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, however, not essential for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.