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Directorate Manager – Specialist Palliative Care

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Location
Newport, Wales
Salary
£58,379 - £65,723 per annum
Profession
Manager and corporate
Grade
Band 8
Deadline
04 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 May 2026

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Job overview

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.

The base location will be agreed, with flexibility required to work across Health Board sites.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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This advert is for Directorate Manager – Specialist Palliative Care with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 8 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £58,379 - £65,723 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Jun 2026.

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