Directorate Manager - Trauma and Orthopaedics

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated leader to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as Directorate Manager within the Division of Surgery, initially supporting Trauma & Orthopaedics, with the opportunity to support other Directorates across the Division in the future.

This pivotal senior leadership role sits within one of the Health Board’s largest, most complex and highly visible surgical specialties, supporting both 24/7 trauma services and planned elective care. Working closely with the Clinical Director, and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a service that is critical to urgent and planned patient pathways.

You will be responsible for the safe, effective and efficient delivery of services, balancing the demands of trauma activity with elective recovery, access improvement and waiting time reduction. Operating within a fast-paced environment, you will lead operational performance, workforce planning, financial management, governance, service improvement and transformation.

Trauma & Orthopaedics is a highly visible and influential role, requiring a confident and credible leader who can build strong relationships across clinical and corporate teams and support sustainable improvements in quality, productivity and patient outcomes.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting contribution to services that support patients across Gwent.

Main duties of the job

The Directorate Manager will provide senior operational leadership for the Trauma & Orthopaedic Directorate, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred services aligned to Health Board and Divisional objectives. Working closely with the Clinical Director, clinical leadership team, senior nursing team and General Management Team, the post holder will provide strategic direction, governance oversight and day-to-day operational management within a complex and highly visible specialty.

The role will support safe, efficient and effective service delivery through strong performance management, workforce planning, financial stewardship, risk management and resource utilisation. The successful candidate will provide visible and inclusive leadership, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional excellence.

The post holder will lead service transformation and modernisation, contribute to strategic planning, develop business cases and support sustainable service models that improve patient outcomes and operational performance. They will also represent the Directorate at Divisional, Health Board and external forums, contributing to the wider development of surgical services across Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package.

Qualifications & Skills

Essential criteria

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Ability to analyse and appropriately present high complex information

Desirable criteria

• Previous knowledge in required role and working in an medical/acute environment

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience
• Previous experience working and participating in significant change management projects

Desirable criteria

• Experience if having produced reports and presented to a variety of audiences
• Experience of managing in a multi disciplinary setting