General Manager for Vascular Surgery in Manchester

Main area Operations Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract Permanent: Full time Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Participation in the MRI Duty Manager on‑call Rota)

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Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Site Manchester Royal Infirmary

Town Manchester

Salary £64,455 - £74,896 per annum, pro rata

Salary period Yearly

Closing 10/02/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 8b

Job overview Are you looking to take your leadership career to the next level? At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we are embedding our exciting new Operating Model and placing the roles closest to patient care at the heart of decision‑making. By creating clinically led, multidisciplinary leadership teams we can ensure decisions are informed by clinical expertise while keeping the operational expertise needed to run safe, successful services. We are looking for experienced, forward‑thinking leaders able to support the introduction of our new ways of working. You will be well supported with a bespoke personal development plan, and you will also have access to a range of development activities. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in decision‑making, influence the future of patient services, and be part of a Trust‑wide movement to embed clinical leadership at every level.

Main duties of the job The General Manager is responsible to the Clinical Director for the delivery of all patient services within the Clinical Service. The General Manager role in the triumvirate involves ensuring that all operational performance targets, including waiting lists, finance, the quality of services to patients and improving services towards best practice standards within available income are achieved. The Post Holder will be part of the triumvirate with the Lead Nurse and Clinical Lead, with direction from the Clinical Director and advice and support from the Clinical Group Directors to achieve the MFT/Clinical Group objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the provision of health services across the Group and the local health and social care economy.

Working for our organisation Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – what better place to shape and develop your leadership career. We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation. You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions. You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non‑clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust. MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued. You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery. We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success. Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person specification Qualifications Graduate or equivalent level of experience Managerial qualification equivalent to postgraduate diploma or equivalent experience Master’s Degree or equivalent experience Experience or qualification relating to specialty Knowledge Highly specialist knowledge of managing within a NHS healthcare setting. Detailed knowledge and experience of managing capacity, demand and activity. Knowledge of managing staff within a healthcare setting and experience of managing a Directorate. Knowledge and experience of project/programme management Training & Experience Proven experience of and demonstrable achievement in managing healthcare services Management of resources with a good track record with change management, budget management, efficiency savings and financial recovery plans Experience of project management and imaginative planning Experience of managing a diverse team Measurable track record in involving and motivating staff to improve performance Experience of successfully managing the implementation of change Experience of identifying education and training needs of staff Evidence of continuous professional development Experience in setting establishments and using workforce toolkits including dependency tools. Experience in R&D. Experience of modernising services without additional resources. Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign of services. Evidence of professional leadership, leading to innovation in practice Experience in clinical audit/benchmarking Experience in complaints management Skills & Abilities Ability to present highly complex and emotive information clearly and openly with staff. An open and facilitative style of leadership which can be adapted when necessary to ensure delivery of objectives. Able to hold professionals and peers to account. Good project management skills and the ability to see through tasks to their successful conclusion within timescales and budgets. Good performance management skills combining clarity around expectations, direction and holding others to account. Ability to analyse performance, capacity and demand and financial information. Excellent numerical and presentational skills. Negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to make calm rational decisions in the face of adversity. An understanding of effective systems for integrated governance and the management of clinical and non‑clinical risks. Strong analytical skills and ability to consider the wider picture.