Directorate Manager – Acute and Emergency Care & Hospital Operations

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care, values driven, ambitious for their service and is dedicated to innovation and transformation.
The Acute and Emergency Care Division, Hospital Operations within Morriston Hospital Service Group is looking for a Directorate Manager to work as part of a committed divisional leadership team who are striving to continually improve services and experience for staff. Our vision is to deliver an excellent patient experience each and every time and we are looking for the right candidate to come and be part of the team delivering this vision.
The Directorate Manager will lead the Directorate Management Team in all aspects of operational and strategic management to ensure that a safe, effective, patient service is delivered at all times in line with agreed policies, procedures and standards.
Main Duties

THE DIRECTORATE MANAGER WILL:

• Support and deputise for the Associate Service Group Director/ Divisional Manager across the full range of responsibilities.
• Manage the operational issues within the Division.
• Support the Associate Service Group Director /Divisional Manager in the planning, communication and delivery of highly complex business cases for new/extension to clinical services.
• Support and lead as appropriate the service modernisation agenda within the Division.
• Contribute to the strategic aims of the Health Board and the Division.
• Take a lead on Performance Management, Delivery of Service and Financial Framework Targets, Communication and Information Governance for the Division.
• To support the Clinical Director and Divisional Manager, in the development of a culture, which engages consultant medical and other staff in the development and delivery of services.
  We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
  As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
  You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
  There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
  Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
  If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
  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
  The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Please refer the Job description for details