Job summaryGeneral Manager - Band 8cCardio-thoracic DirectorateWe are seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of Cardiothoracic services within the Specialist Services Clinical Board.This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape and drive service excellence across a complex portfolio of specialist clinical areas. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the post holder will work closely with the Clinical Director and Lead Nurse to ensure high-quality, safe and efficient patient care aligned with national and local priorities.This is an exciting, high-impact role for a forward-thinking leader with a proven track record in healthcare management, change leadership and stakeholder engagement.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate must possess excellent organisational, problem solving and communication skills. They must be capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines and have the ability to confidently engage with colleagues at all levels of the organisation. The post holder will be required to work autonomously to drive forward their own programme of work and will need to use innovation to overcome challenges.Key responsibilities will include:Strategic leadership and service development across multiple specialist areasOversight of performance targets, financial management and business planningLine management of non-clinical staff and budgetary accountabilityDriving innovation, service redesign and continuous improvementLeading business development initiatives and supporting capital projectsApplicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.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 posted30 July 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8cSalary 80,698 to 92,984 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number001-AC203-0526-BJob 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 Trac. 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 Trac.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialQualification to Masters Degree level (or equivalent experience)Recognised management qualification (Diploma level or higher)Evidence of Management development through continuous Professional Development, and/or formal management coursesDesirableIHM membership or equivalent managerial professional bodyPrince Project Management Experience EssentialDemonstrable NHS manager experience including line management responsibility for multi-disciplinary teamsEvidence of strategic management planning and achievements in complex management situationsResponsibility for performance management (including waiting lists) and meeting challenging targetsResponsibility for managing an expenditure budget (>5m)Evidence of managing projectsDevelopment of policies and proceduresEvidence of managing a service through changeExperience of developing successful business casesDesirableEffective internal and external stakeholder managementCommissioning services and/or negotiation of contractsExperience with audits, inspections, etc Skills EssentialCapacity to operate and think laterally at strategic and operational levelCapacity to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels and disciplinesAbility to develop strategic vision and ensure implementation to achieve the specified outcomesProven ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistently high quality of workDemonstrable ability to deal with complex situationsAble to make and take sometimes difficult decisions after analysis of options and implicationsAble to multi-task and continue to function to a high standard when under pressureDesirableKnowledge of Research methodologies and applicationEffective stakeholder managementDemonstrates intellectual flexibility, political astuteness and drive for results Special Knowledge EssentialDetailed understanding and experience of the management of the NHSKnowledge and experience of quality improvement methodologiesGood understanding of IT systems, their application and potentialKnowledge and experience of service improvement skills, tools and techniquesDesirableKnowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance standards and the wider NHS Personal Qualities EssentialEffective delegation and change management skillsLeadership and influencing skills, and motivational and organisational skillsManaging conflict within service priorities and staffAbility to develop and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships, particularly during changeAbility to focus on major policy issues whilst maintaining and continuously improving a busy operational serviceDesirableAbility to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature Other EssentialSelf-confident and emotionally resilientAbility to work flexibly and to cope with a large and unpredictable workloadAbility to travel in a timely mannerDesirablePersonal credibility with Health Board clinical and managerial bodyAbility to think creatively and laterallyAbility to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications EssentialQualification to Masters Degree level (or equivalent experience)Recognised management qualification (Diploma level or higher)Evidence of Management development through continuous Professional Development, and/or formal management coursesDesirableIHM membership or equivalent managerial professional bodyPrince Project Management Experience EssentialDemonstrable NHS manager experience including line management responsibility for multi-disciplinary teamsEvidence of strategic management planning and achievements in complex management situationsResponsibility for performance management (including waiting lists) and meeting challenging targetsResponsibility for managing an expenditure budget (>5m)Evidence of managing projectsDevelopment of policies and proceduresEvidence of managing a service through changeExperience of developing successful business casesDesirableEffective internal and external stakeholder managementCommissioning services and/or negotiation of contractsExperience with audits, inspections, etc Skills EssentialCapacity to operate and think laterally at strategic and operational levelCapacity to build and develop teams and maintain constructive working relationships at all levels and disciplinesAbility to develop strategic vision and ensure implementation to achieve the specified outcomesProven ability to meet deadlines and maintain consistently high quality of workDemonstrable ability to deal with complex situationsAble to make and take sometimes difficult decisions after analysis of options and implicationsAble to multi-task and continue to function to a high standard when under pressureDesirableKnowledge of Research methodologies and applicationEffective stakeholder managementDemonstrates intellectual flexibility, political astuteness and drive for results Special Knowledge EssentialDetailed understanding and experience of the management of the NHSKnowledge and experience of quality improvement methodologiesGood understanding of IT systems, their application and potentialKnowledge and experience of service improvement skills, tools and techniquesDesirableKnowledge and understanding of current policy and issues in professional practice, compliance standards and the wider NHS Personal Qualities EssentialEffective delegation and change management skillsLeadership and influencing skills, and motivational and organisational skillsManaging conflict within service priorities and staffAbility to develop and maintain effective multidisciplinary working relationships, particularly during changeAbility to focus on major policy issues whilst maintaining and continuously improving a busy operational serviceDesirableAbility to communicate highly complex information in a hostile environment, of a sensitive or contentious nature Other EssentialSelf-confident and emotionally resilientAbility to work flexibly and to cope with a large and unpredictable workloadAbility to travel in a timely mannerDesirablePersonal credibility with Health Board clinical and managerial bodyAbility to think creatively and laterallyAbility to speak WelshDisclosure 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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