General Manager - Care of the Elderly Neurology and Stroke Band 8b

Job summary

General Manager - Care of the Elderly Neurology and Stroke Band 8b

It's an exciting time to join the Medical Division at Gloucestershire Hospitals Foundation Trust. We have a newly formed leadership team within the Medical Division and are now looking to recruit a talented and experienced operational manager for our Care of the Elderly, Neurology and Stroke Services. You will be working with an innovative and committed team who have taken forward a number of new and exciting developments. We are looking for an individual to join us and support not only the daily operational work but a range of projects and initiatives across our services.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in NHS management, as well as enthusiasm and drive, with the willingness to go the extra mile to achieve what is required for our patients, staff and your services. If you are dynamic, have ambition, are responsive, engaging and looking for the next step in your operational career then we would love to hear from you!

The proposed interview details: to be held on 19th December at Sandford Education Centre.

Main duties of the job

The post requires candidates with the ability to engage with a range of staff in a complex environment and manage relationships with a wide range of senior colleagues both clinical and non-clinical. You will be able to problem-solve, have good communication skills, and a strong understanding of service management in the NHS. You will have experience of delivering programmes of work, leading teams, supporting daily operational challenges including patient flow and experience of supporting service recovery work.

Specifically, we are looking for candidates who can:

- Support our staff, develop our team members, support wellbeing and act with integrity.

-Work with a range of services and specialties within your chosen area supporting day to day operational challenges.

-Lead on and drive forward the recovery plans for a range of services, supporting our teams and being responsive to the demand placed upon them.

-Contribute and support the financial position through strong budget management and sustainability work, identifying new opportunities and reporting progress through divisional board meetings.

-Facilitate and support both transformation and business planning in line with the Trust Strategy.

- Support specialty operational delivery, linked to the Trust and Divisional strategic objectives.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

01 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£64,455 to £74,896 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-25-T0737

Job locations

Trustwide

Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Cheltenham)

GL1 3NN

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