Deputy General Manager - Head, Neck & Orthopaedics - INTERNAL

Job summaryAn opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to work as part of the Surgical Division as Deputy General Manager (DGM) . This role would suit an enthusiastic and forward thinking person looking for that next step in operational management. The role is to support the Head, Neck & Orthopaedic Directorate.The role of DGM, as well as providing a senior point of contact to Admin and Clerical staff, works closely with clinical and nursing leads to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered, in line with the Trust policy and standard operating procedures. This is a busy, demanding and challenging role. In return this post offers significant development opportunities.You will supported every step of the way and have friendly, supportive and caring colleagues to work alongside.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will have previous experience of leading a team, managing change and resolving complex problems.You will work closely with the General Manager to ensure the Trust's Access Policy is adhered to and that all relevant Trust Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met. You will bring knowledge of demand and capacity planning and in this role and have the ability to use data in order to drive decision making.You will also be responsible for the personal development planning and learning needs of the staff within their own administrative team, as well as managing any human resource issues by providing direct supervision to the Administrative Teams. Excellent leadership skills and the need to demonstrate your ability to remain positive in challenging times are essential.About usWye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South WarwickshireUniversity NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute NHS Hospitals Trust.Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care wed want for our family and friends.More than 3,000 people work for the Trust they tell us its a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time.DetailsDate posted28 August 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum, pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number229-SUR-8254464Job locationsHereford county hospitalStonebow roadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilitiesTo view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy.Person Specification Experience EssentialExtensive, in depth NHS experience in an acute hospital setting Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent qualification/equivalent level of experience Skills EssentialExperience of service re-design, workforce planning, change and demand managementGood team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and encourage collaborative working to improve service and team performance.Experience of financial management and budgetary control.Extensive experience of managing a team Person Specification Experience EssentialExtensive, in depth NHS experience in an acute hospital setting Qualifications EssentialEducated to degree level or equivalent qualification/equivalent level of experience Skills EssentialExperience of service re-design, workforce planning, change and demand managementGood team member with proven ability to lead, motivate, inspire and encourage collaborative working to improve service and team performance.Experience of financial management and budgetary control.Extensive experience of managing a teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford county hospitalStonebow roadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameWye Valley NHS TrustAddressHereford county hospitalStonebow roadHerefordHR1 2ERUnited KingdomEmployer's website