Job summaryCardiff & Vale University Health Board is seeking to appoint an exceptional Director of Operations for the Planned Care, Cancer and Diagnostics to support both recovery of services and the transformation activity required to provide a route to sustainability over time.The University Health Board is a large and complex organisation with 17,000 staff and an annual budget of 2bn.This is a truly fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation focused on improving the quality of care and patient experience of the services provided to the local population of Cardiff & Vale as well as to the patients who access tertiary and specialised services from across Wales.Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Clinical Board Leadership teams, we are looking for someone that will bring a a challenging but inclusive and supportive approach as we look to build capacity, resilience as we continue to transform our Planned Care, Cancer and Diagnostic PathwaysAs ever, these roles are not for the faint of heart as there is a lot to do. However, you will be joining an Operational Team that is focused on quality and safety and ensuring our staff and patients are treated with compassion and respect.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will have oversight of Planned Care, Cancer and Diagnostic delivery, ensuring the effective implementation of national, regional and local strategies as well as a focus on transformation and delivery of recovery plans.The post holder will work in partnership with the Clinical Boards to ensure full engagement of all staff in the delivery of the Clinical Board/Health Board strategies in .They will take a lead on cross-organisation projects and change initiatives that support delivery of the UHB's objectives.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.DetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 9Salary 114,475 to 131,732 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number001-AC320-0926Job locationsUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 TracIf you are interested in finding out more then an Informal conversations and site visit is strongly encouraged.To find out more please contact Catherine Wood, Deputy Chief Operating Officer on 029 20746218 or email catherine.wood2@@wales.nhs.ukSelection process/Interviews w/c 09/10/26 Job description Job responsibilitiesYou 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 TracIf you are interested in finding out more then an Informal conversations and site visit is strongly encouraged.To find out more please contact Catherine Wood, Deputy Chief Operating Officer on 029 20746218 or email catherine.wood2@@wales.nhs.ukSelection process/Interviews w/c 09/10/26Person Specification Education/Qualifications EssentialMasters level or equivalent professional qualificationPostgraduate management qualification Knowledge EssentialIn-depth professional knowledge of General Management, Financial Management, Business Planning, Clinical Strategies and Performance Management acquired through trainingExtensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda Experience EssentialExperience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members, and actively managing poor performance in accordance with the values of the Health Board.Experience of directly managing staff and non-pay budgets.Experience of providing services to a high quality with restricted resources.Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Skills EssentialAbility to lead the strategic development of a business with similar scale and complexity to the Clinical Board.Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal).Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership in accordance with values.IT literate (proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Other EssentialConfident of management ability and ability to be credible and confident in dealing with both clinicians and senior management staff.Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values. Person Specification Education/Qualifications EssentialMasters level or equivalent professional qualificationPostgraduate management qualification Knowledge EssentialIn-depth professional knowledge of General Management, Financial Management, Business Planning, Clinical Strategies and Performance Management acquired through trainingExtensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda Experience EssentialExperience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members, and actively managing poor performance in accordance with the values of the Health Board.Experience of directly managing staff and non-pay budgets.Experience of providing services to a high quality with restricted resources.Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services Skills EssentialAbility to lead the strategic development of a business with similar scale and complexity to the Clinical Board.Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal).Ability to provide strategic direction and leadership in accordance with values.IT literate (proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Other EssentialConfident of management ability and ability to be credible and confident in dealing with both clinicians and senior management staff.Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values.Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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). Additional information Disclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital of WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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