We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to support the continued delivery of high-quality Pathology services and to identify and drive future improvement. The Pathology Directorate (ABUHB) are inviting applications from highly motivated, enthusiastic and flexible individuals to join the senior management team in the role of Performance and Operations Manager. We are currently undertaking a transformation of our Pathology service & are looking for an exceptional and inspirational leader with the drive and ambition to take the service forward and to ensure that the service continues to develop and remain fit for the future. Main duties of the job The post holder will be a senior management professional within ABUHB. They will be expected to provide professional management support, leadership and expertise to ensure that services within the Pathology Directorate are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with Divisional objectives and policy. The post holder will operate as part of the Management Team for the Directorate. The Performance and Operations Manager will provide strategic and operational management for all staff within the Directorate to ensure the provision of a modern, patient focused service. They will ensure that all resources allocated to the Directorate are used efficiently and effectively to provide these services and will be responsible for performance improvement within the Directorate. They will proactively drive and contribute to the work of the Directorate on an ongoing basis regarding development of strategy, financial plans, targets, cost improvements and standardisation of services. Working for our organisation Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience, working at a senior level in a large complex organisation Experience of managing difficult situations and resolving conflicts or concerns Experience of managing change Desirable criteria Specific project management experience Qualifications Essential criteria Masters' Degree Evidence of CPD Management Qualification