Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Service Improvement Manager

The closing date is 20 August 2025

Job summary

The post is fixed term until 31st March 2026 to meet the needs of the service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Aneurin Bevan University Health Boards Primary Care and Community Division as a Service Improvement Manager and we are looking to appoint a highly motivated Individual to join our teams. The post is 37.5 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2026. The role will be based in Torfaen, covering the Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent Boroughs.

As a Service Improvement Manager, you will support and drive the development and implementation of new pathways and processes in primary care and community services. Working with defined teams this function will scope and propose service improvement in order to develop new service models and streamline care pathways.

The function will work with, and support senior managers, clinicians and external partners in particular cluster and professional collaborative leads across the region to identify and robustly plan health and care population needs and advise on the best approach for service re-design and implementation, outlining risks and benefits.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

Please see the full job description and specification attached for full details.

For a further discussion on the role please contact:

Stacey Taylor - Assistant Head of Service on 07581081239

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.

English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC285-0825

Job locations

County Hospital

County Hospital

Pontypool

NP45YA


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Individual to join our team. As a Service Improvement Manager, you will support and drive the development and implementation of new pathways and processes in primary care and community services. Working with defined teams this function will scope and propose service improvement in order to develop new service models and streamline care pathways.

The function will work with, and support senior managers, clinicians and external partners in particular cluster and professional collaborative leads across the region to identify and robustly plan health and care population needs and advise on the best approach for service re-design and implementation, outlining risks and benefits.

Please see the full job description and job specification attached for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated Individual to join our team. As a Service Improvement Manager, you will support and drive the development and implementation of new pathways and processes in primary care and community services. Working with defined teams this function will scope and propose service improvement in order to develop new service models and streamline care pathways.

The function will work with, and support senior managers, clinicians and external partners in particular cluster and professional collaborative leads across the region to identify and robustly plan health and care population needs and advise on the best approach for service re-design and implementation, outlining risks and benefits.

Please see the full job description and job specification attached for full details.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

County Hospital

County Hospital

Pontypool

NP45YA


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

County Hospital

County Hospital

Pontypool

NP45YA


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Assistant Head of Service

Stacey Taylor

stacey.taylor5@wales.nhs.uk

07581081239

Details

Date posted

08 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,263 to £47,280 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

7 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC285-0825

Job locations

County Hospital

County Hospital

Pontypool

NP45YA


Supporting documents

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