Directorate Support Manager

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgical Services management team in Morriston Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified individuals for the post of Band 5 Directorate Support Manager.

The role will require an individual who is confident in working alone but in collaboration with, and to the benefit of, the wider Directorate as part of a small management team. As such, the ability to communicate, work flexibly across roles and have an understanding of the perspectives of others is essential. The ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines without supervision is fundamental to this role.

Experience of working within a similar role is desirable, but an ability to lead by example in terms of an enthusiastic attitude and willingness to progress areas of work is also very important. The applicants must possess demonstrable experience of working in busy administrative environments and be experienced in a wide range of IT packages in order to support staff.

The applicants will be required to have a flexible approach towards the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

To line manage the Administrative Staff within the directorate to provide support to the Service Managers in the delivery of safe, efficient, effective and timely patient care across the Directorate.

To provide direct day-to-day operational support to the Service Managers in the provision of quality services within budget and that all opportunities for the continuous development and improvement of the service are appropriately considered and pursued.

To support the Service Managers in addressing urgent situations as and when they arise and know how to prioritise their workload.

To provide direct day-to-day operational support to the Service Managers in the delivery of all waiting list targets. Ensuring effective day to day operational management in accordance with best practice.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

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