Job Description

The post holder is a key member of the Directorate Management Team and will provide expertise and deputise for the Ophthalmology Directorate/General Manager. They will be expected to provide expertise and manage services within the directorate to ensure they are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with divisional strategic and operational objectives and policy.



The post holder will provide leadership in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and Directorate/General Manager. They will work closely with the Ophthalmology Directorate Manager, and Regional Team as well as Clinical Director and Lead Nurses to achieve objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the delivery of ophthalmic services across the Health Board and SE Wales Region. The post holder will be the lead for cataract services for the Health Board.



To be responsible and accountable, in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and the Ophthalmology Directorate/General Manager, for the operational management of patient services within the ophthalmology regional unit at UHL and UHW as necessary . This involves the delivery of high quality services, to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated leadership. Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve financial targets, including cost efficiency savings, ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness. Adhere to operational performance targets, including access and cancer targets.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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