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.
Main duties of the job
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 atUHL and UHW as necessary. This involves thedelivery 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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
11 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
54,550 to 61,412 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
001-AC134-0725
Job locations
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience
• ILM or other management training
• Project/programme management qualification e.g. Prince2 / MSP or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh government strategies and policies

Experience
Essential

• Management experience in a senior role
• Experience of successfully leading, implementing and monitoring programmes of work at a regional or national level, in the public, private or voluntary sector
• Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy in a complex environment
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of successfully implementing project driven change management

Desirable

• Experience of working with main partner organisations, including local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, Welsh Government.
• Experience working in a challenging operational management role

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Effective written and communication skills
• Ability to find, aggregate and analyse complex data, from many different sources to effectively monitor service changes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience
• ILM or other management training
• Project/programme management qualification e.g. Prince2 / MSP or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continual professional development

Desirable

• Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh government strategies and policies

Experience
Essential

• Management experience in a senior role
• Experience of successfully leading, implementing and monitoring programmes of work at a regional or national level, in the public, private or voluntary sector
• Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy in a complex environment
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience of successfully implementing project driven change management

Desirable

• Experience of working with main partner organisations, including local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, Welsh Government.
• Experience working in a challenging operational management role

Aptitude and Abilities
Essential

• Effective written and communication skills
• Ability to find, aggregate and analyse complex data, from many different sources to effectively monitor service changes.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh