Assistant Directorate Manager - INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Directorate Manager sits within the Division of Surgery and will be allocated to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate, with future flexibility to support other directorates. The role provides day-to-day operational leadership across services, coordinating performance, access targets and workflow while working with clinical, nursing, administrative and corporate teams.

You will analyse performance data, contribute to business cases, support transformation initiatives and help

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in a senior administration role.
• Good knowledge of NHS and patient pathways in an acute setting.
• Extensive NHS service department management experience.
• In-depth experience of performance management.
• In-depth knowledge of data analysis and management.
• Experience in producing management reports and presenting information.
• Desirable: knowledge of Welsh Assembly Performance Strategy.
• Desirable: experience in medical staffing, business cases and financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational management across outpatient, inpatient, theatre, administrative, workforce and patient pathway functions.
• Coordinate service delivery, performance improvement and recovery programmes.
• Support management of demand and capacity, waiting lists, workforce pressures and financial performance.
• Analyze performance information and contribute to business cases and service development proposals.
• Support transformation initiatives to enhance patient care and organisational performance.

Skills

NHS knowledge

Data analysis

Performance management

Management reporting

Presenting information

Financial data understanding

Education

Masters degree or equivalent in senior administration

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

The post sits within the Division of Surgery and will initially be allocated to the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate. The post holder will later be allocated on a needs-based basis to support other directorates within the Division, according to operational priorities and service requirements.

The Assistant Directorate Manager is a key operational leadership role within the Directorate, supporting the Directorate Manager to deliver safe, effective and high-quality services. The post holder will provide day-to-day operational management across a range of services, including outpatient, inpatient, theatre, administrative, workforce and patient pathway functions, ensuring performance standards, access targets and service objectives are achieved.

Working with clinical, nursing, administrative and corporate teams, the post holder will help coordinate service delivery, performance improvement and recovery programmes, while supporting the management of demand and capacity, waiting lists, workforce pressures, financial performance and operational risks. They will analyse performance information, contribute to business cases and service development proposals, and support the implementation of transformation improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and organisational performance.

The role requires a proactive, organised and collaborative leader who can manage competing priorities, resolve operational challenges and contribute to the achievement of Directorate objectives.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Directorate Manager supports the operational management and performance of Directorate services, working with clinical and operational teams to deliver high-quality patient care. The role supports workforce management, performance improvement, patient access, service recovery, financial management and transformation programmes, whilst contributing to business planning, governance and the achievement of Directorate and Health Board objectives.

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. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Education

Essential criteria

• Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent experience in a senior administration role
• Good knowledge of NHS. Working knowledge of patient pathways in an acute setting.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Welsh Assembly Performance Strategy.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Extensive experience of managing an NHS service department
• In‑depth experience of effective performance management
• In depth knowledge and experience of data analysis and management
• Relevant general management experience.
• Experience of producing management reports.
• Experience of presenting information – written and verbal.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and experience in medical staffing
• Experience of producing business cases.
• Experience of analysing financial data.