General Manager - Urology, Breast & Vascular, Band 8b

Job summary

This role requires an ambitious individual to lead and support the running of Urology, Breast and Vascular Service Line. Working in conjunction with the Specialty Director and Matron, the postholder is an integral part of the team who will resolve daily operational challenges faced at the front door of our hospital. We also have an ambitious improvement plan with a range of projects established to support patient care and the delivery of national operational standards, which the General Manager will support.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in NHS management, ideally previous experience of working in an operational role. If you are dynamic, ambitious, responsive, engaging and looking for the next step in your operational career then we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The General Manager is responsible for the effective strategic and operational management of a defined set of areas, ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient services within the resources available. The post-holder is responsible for the management of all non-clinical staff in these areas; ensuring staff are managed in line with the Trust's employment policies.

This will include playing a key role in identifying opportunities for clinical innovation and modernisation, the delivery of all operational performance targets, managed services and financial management and day surgery bed utilisation and management. The General Manager is responsible through managerial and clinical teams for continually improving the quality of services to patients, and redesigning services to meet best practice standards, improving efficiency and effectiveness within available resources.

The post-holder will be a leading change agent in the Trust's transformation programme and will be responsible for securing the commitment of all staff in areas managed to organisational change and continuous improvement.

About us

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the Trust that neither a member of the public, nor any member of staff, will be discriminated against by reason of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, creed or colour. Individuals can expect to have their views listened to, particularly when they are raising legitimate concerns about the quality of the service provided.

The Trust is committed to the spirit of as well as the letter of the law, and also to promotion of equality and opportunity in all fields.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year (pa, pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

318-26-T0405

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Across all Trust sites

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

United Kingdom

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