Directorate Manager - Specialist Palliative Care

We are looking for an organised and motivated Directorate Manager to support the effective delivery of Specialist Palliative Care services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Working with the Divisional Senior Leadership team, Clinical Leads and wider multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will help ensure that services are well-coordinated, patient-focused and aligned with Health Board priorities.

The role involves overseeing day-to-day operational management, supporting service planning, monitoring performance and helping to drive improvements across the Directorate. You will work closely with clinical leads and third-sector partners, contribute to service development projects and ensure that resources are used efficiently to meet activity, quality and financial requirements.

The post holder will manage the Assistant Directorate Manager and administrative teams, support complaint investigations, and produce reports and information to assist decision-making. Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with NHS operational management experience who is looking to further develop their leadership skills within a supportive and collaborative environment., Reporting to the General Manager the Directorate Manager is a senior operational Role within Aneurin Bevan Health Board. Working with the Divisional Director (DD), General Manager (GM), Clinical Director (CD), the Directorate Manager will be expected to provide operational management support, leadership and expertise to ensure that Palliative Care services are effectively and efficiently delivered in line with Health Board and Divisional objectives and policies.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.