General Manager, UHL/Theatres and Planned Care Surgery (external)
The closing date is 14 July 2026
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and experienced operational manager to lead Planned Care. Candidates will be educated to Masters level and will have 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 will lead, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors and Lead Nurse, a multidisciplinary team.
Additional key responsibilities include accountable operational and performance targets, financial management and ensuring a robust quality and safety system.
Responsibilities
- Effective strategic and operational management of Planned Care, ensuring delivery of high‑quality patient services within available resources.
- Provide leadership and direction to the Directorate, taking the lead in developing the strategy for the services in line with the Clinical Board and UHB priorities.
- Lead the coordination of the business planning process and oversee progress throughout the year.
- Support the clinical team in developing investment business cases and implementing agreed capital projects.
- Ensure a robust quality and safety system is in place.
- Speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Qualifications
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or demonstrate ability and experience to work at Masters level.
Experience
- Significant experience working in general management within the sector.
- Experience of leadership at a senior management level and managing large teams.
- Sound knowledge of national strategies and developments within the NHS.
- Experience with audits and inspections.
Skills
- Demonstrable ability to deal with complex situations.
- Ability to make and take difficult decisions after analysis of options and implications.
- Highly developed communication skills (written, oral, presentation and interpersonal).
Special Knowledge
- Knowledge and experience of service improvement skills, tools and techniques.
- Detailed understanding and experience of the management of the NHS.
- Commitment to the UHBs values and behaviours.
- Self‑motivated, enthusiasm to succeed, integrity, tenacity, inspiring and motivational.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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