Directorate Manager, Division of Obstetrics

Job overview

Division of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Sexual Health and Bladder and Bowel Services

This is a pivotal role at the heart of women’s health ideal for an inspiring, forward thinking leader who thrives in complex, fast paced clinical environments and is passionate about delivering safe, equitable, and patient centred care.

We need a self motivated leader ready to be part of something exciting. You need to be a good communicator and strong at building key relationships. If you have these skills, we have an opportunity for a highly capable individual to lead and operationally manage our Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Sexual Reproductive Health and Bladder and Bowel Services.

The role will be responsible for delivery of operational performance targets, including access targets, delivery of financial balance and the quality of services to patients. They will work closely with the Divisional Director, Clinical Directors, General and Deputy Managers and the Divisional Management Team to make a positive contribution to the delivery of services across the local health community and relevant networks.

In this senior position, you will shape the direction of Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Sexual & Reproductive Health and Bladder & Bowel Services, ensuring high‑performing, sustainable, and compassionate clinical care. Like service manager roles in other NHS women’s health settings where operational delivery, waiting list performance, and service mobilisation are core responsibilities you will be the driving force behind high‑quality service delivery across the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

Working with the relevant Clinical Directors, Senior Nurses, Service Leads, General Manager and Deputy General Manager, the post holder will be expected to provide professional management support, leadership and expertise to ensure that services for the Directorates under the managerial remit of the Families and Therapies Division. are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with Health Board and Divisional objectives.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

In conjunction with the Clinical Directors, direct, lead and motivate the relevant Directorates, ensuring a high standard of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services and that activity is fully aligned to the business of the HB, and is in line with local and national policy.

To promote good communication with the Clinical Directors and Senior Nurse for the Directorates and to promote effective communication within this Management Team to ensure clear and effective leadership for the Directorates.

To exercise judgment involving highly complex data and situations which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options in order to ensure the effective daily management of the Directorates.

To work closely with the Divisional management Team, Clinical Directors, Senior Nurses and Service Managers in the development of strategic and operational plans for the relevant services. To formulate and contribute to long term strategic plans which involve uncertainty, and may impact on the entire organisation and to ensure that they fit within the ABUHB’s strategic plans and local and national policy.