We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
The Directorate Manager will be responsible, in conjunction with the Clinical Directors for the performance, development and operational management of Care of the Elderly, Stroke and Neurology services within the Division.
This will involve the delivery of operational performance targets, including access targets, delivery of financial balance and the quality of services to patients. The post holder will work closely with the Divisional Director, Clinical Directors and the Divisional Management Team to make a positive contribution to the delivery of services across the local health community and relevant networks.
Main duties of the job
Working with the relevant Clinical Directors, Senior Nurses, Service Leads and General Manager, the post holder will be expected to provide professional management support, leadership and expertise to ensure that services for the Directorates under the managerial remit of the Unscheduled Care Division are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with Health Board and Divisional objectives.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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 specialty 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.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential criteria
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Ability to analyse and appropriately present high complex information
Desirable criteria
- Previous knowledge in required role and working in an medical/acute environment
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience
- Previous experience working and participating in significant change management projects
Desirable criteria
- Experience if having produced reports and presented to a variety of audiences
- Experience of managing in a multi disciplinary setting
