Job overview
An exciting opportunity for a high-impact Medical Director at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is looking for a motivated and visionary Medical Director to lead our journey towards delivering outstanding, safe, and high-quality healthcare services. As one of the largest and most progressive Health Boards in Wales, we offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare while making a tangible difference to the health and wellbeing of our communities.
We are a values-driven organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. This is your chance to make a significant contribution to improving health services, driving positive change, and leading a dynamic, multidisciplinary team to achieve exceptional outcomes.
As Medical Director, you will be at the heart of our transformation. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, as a key member of the board, you and other Executive Board Members, will hold corporate responsibility for the delivery of the strategic objectives, bringing a wealth of experience, insight, and strategic vision to a role that is both challenging and rewarding. You will have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of delivering world-class healthcare, with a passion for quality improvement, clinical excellence, and patient safety.
Please view our Welcome Booklet for more information.
Interview date: 7 July 2025
Main duties of the job
We seek a high calibre individual with a proven track record of strong leadership and successful delivery of change management. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate outstanding communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and motivate others to achieve service excellence.
Accountable to the Chief Executive, you will work autonomously but collaboratively with clinical and managerial colleagues to shape and innovate our array of services. You will need to be skilled at working across broad and diverse stakeholder groups and be committed to the delivery of public health principles.
Further information can be found in the job description and person specification in the Recruitment Pack.
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
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information of the responsibilities of the role.
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This advert is for Executive Medical Director with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £205,368 - £216,484 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2025.
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