About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated leader to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as Directorate Manager within the Division of Surgery, initially supporting Trauma & Orthopaedics, with the opportunity to support other Directorates across the Division in the future.
This pivotal senior leadership role sits within one of the Health Board's largest, most complex and highly visible surgical specialties, supporting both 24/7 trauma services and planned elective care. Working closely with the Clinical Director, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a service that is critical to urgent and planned patient pathways.
You will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of services, balancing the demands of trauma activity with elective recovery, access improvement and waiting time reduction. Operating within a fast-paced environment, you will lead operational performance, workforce planning, financial management, governance, service improvement and transformation.
Trauma & Orthopaedics is a highly visible and influential role, requiring a confident and credible leader who can build strong relationships across clinical and corporate teams and support sustainable improvements in quality, productivity and patient outcomes.
This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting contributionto services that support patients across Gwent.
Main duties of the job
The Directorate Manager will provide senior operational leadership for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred services aligned to Health Board and Divisional objectives. Working closely with the Clinical Director, clinical leadership team, senior nursing team and General Management Team, the post holder will provide strategic direction, governance oversight and day-to-day operational management within a complex and highly visible specialty.
The role will support safe, efficient and effective service delivery through strong performance management, workforce planning, financial stewardship, risk management and resource utilisation. The successful candidate will provide visible and inclusive leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
The post holder will lead service transformation and modernisation, contribute to strategic planning, develop business cases and support sustainable service models that improve patient outcomes and operational performance. They will also represent the Directorate at Divisional, Health Board and external forums, contributing to the wider development of surgical services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.
We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
This is a fixed term/secondment post for 18 months from the start date to cover a secondment. 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.
In conjunction with the Clinical Directors, direct, lead and motivate the relevant Directorates, ensuring a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services and that activity is fully aligned to the business of the HB, and is in line with local and national policy.
To promote good communication with the Clinical Directors and Senior Nurse for the Directorates and to promote effective communication within this Management Team to ensure clear and effective leadership for the Directorates.
To exercise judgment involving highly complex data and situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to ensure the effective daily management of the Directorates.
To work closely with the Divisional management Team, Clinical Directors, Senior Nurses and Service Managers in the development of strategic and operational plans for the relevant services. To formulate and contribute to long term strategic plans which involve uncertainty, and may impact on the entire organisation and to ensure that they fit within the ABUHBs strategic plans and local and national policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Skills Essential
Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Ability to analyse and appropriately present high complex information
Desirable
Previous knowledge in required role and working in an medical/acute environment
Experience Essential
Previous experience Previous experience working and participating in significant change management projects
Desirable
Experience if having produced reports and presented to a variety of audiences Experience of managing in a multi disciplinary setting
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 Royal Gwent Hospital/Grange University Hospital/YYF/Neville Hall Hospital
Cardiff Road
Newport
NP20 2UB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)