General Manager, Perioperative Care (external)

The closing date is 04 May 2026.

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.

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.

• Masters Degree in a relevant discipline or demonstrate ability and experience to work at Masters level.

• 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.

• Demonstrable ability to deal with complex situations.
• Ability to make and take difficult decisions after analysis of options and implications.
• Highly developed communications skills (written, oral, presentation and interpersonal).

• Knowledge and experience of service improvement skills, tools and techniques.
• Detailed understanding and experience of the management of the NHS.
• Commitment to the UHB's 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 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.