Directorate General Managner

Sandwell & West Birmingham NHS Trust; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in West Bromwich seeks an experienced Directorate General Manager to oversee operations in Theatres, Anaesthetics, and Pain Management. The role involves strategic and operational management, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery while driving performance improvement and financial sustainability. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to optimize patient flow, manage budgets, and foster strong relationships with clinical teams. Competitive benefits and opportunities for personal development are included.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Compassionate and visible leadership

Qualifications

• Experience in operational leadership in a healthcare setting.
• Proven track record in managing complex service delivery.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of services across theatres and anaesthetics.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Drive performance against activity and financial targets.
• Manage budgets effectively and deliver cost improvement schemes.
• Engage and develop staff across all services.

Skills

Operational leadership

Strategic management

Financial management

Clinical governance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic operational leader to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as Directorate General Manager (DGM) for Theatres, Anaesthetics and Pain Management.

In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a complex, cross-site portfolio encompassing Theatres, Anaesthetics, and Pain Management. Working as part of the Surgical Division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective service delivery while driving modernisation, performance improvement, and financial sustainability.

You will work closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Clinical Directors, providing strong and visible leadership that supports high-quality care, operational excellence, and an empowered, engaged workforce.

As Directorate General Manager – Theatres, Anaesthetics and Pain Management, you will:

• Lead the operational delivery of services across all theatres, anaesthetics, and pain management.
• Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant with clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Drive operational performance, ensuring delivery against activity, quality, and financial targets.
• Lead initiatives to improve theatre productivity, patient flow, and the efficiency of elective and emergency surgical pathways.
• Support the implementation of service improvement and modernisation programmes, embedding new ways of working and innovation.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively, delivering cost improvement and income generation schemes while maintaining financial balance.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical teams, senior leaders, and corporate functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Provide visible and compassionate leadership to engage, motivate, and develop staff across all services.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Liz Mynett Job title: PA Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07813 992492