General Manager - ITU, Anaesthetics and Theatres

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Do you want to be at the helm of cutting-edge services providing vital services to the local population?

Are you ready to push the boundaries of creative innovation?

Do you have the drive, experience, influence and dedication to deliver high quality performance for the benefit of our patients?

We are looking for an inspirational and visionary leader to lead Anaesthetics and Theatres Business Unit in conjunction with a Clinical Director, Theatre Leads and Matrons.

This is a great opportunity to make a difference and to raise your profile in this key role. As a highly experienced and credible Senior Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Divisional Director and Deputy Divisional Director in directing, guiding and leading the Business Unit, and developing strategic business plans and performance management frameworks and financial targets.

If you think you are the right individual we are looking for to join our high performing team we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Divisional Director in directing, guiding and leading the Business Unit Management Teams in the overall management of the Business Unit and for developing Business strategic plans
• performance management frameworks to ensure the delivery of all key activity and financial targets
• A key dimension will be to support the Divisional Director in engaging Clinical Managers in the complex management agenda including the preparation of annual business plans and the development of capacity and capability to deliver both local and national priorities.

Closing date for applications: 15 November 2026

Interview date: 25 November 2026

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust. Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.