Job summary The Lead Manager is responsible for the delivery of the Operations function within one of the Directorates of our acute sites. Working closely with the clinical and managerial teams, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of operational, financial, performance, service modernisation and improvement, governance and activity targets within their specialty and will operate with significant autonomy. The post-holder will implement major service developments within the specialty to meet national targets. This is a key leadership role for all service areas within the specialty. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The Lead Manager will lead on the co-ordination to Access and Referral to Treatment (RTT) targets for their specialties within the Acute Hospital site, working with other senior management colleagues within BCUHB to ensure that the optimal waiting times are achieved. The Lead Manager will ensure that the Directorate functions as one service in respect of performance, working to shared objectives and standards. The post-holder will lead, manage and develop the specialty performance (such as ED performance, RTT) so that the service is flexible and able to respond to operational pressures. The post-holder will facilitate the implementation of all mandated processes for quality, patient safety and clinical effectiveness within the specialty, and that any risks to delivering its core objectives are minimised through a sound governance framework. This will include the development of information and communication systems, and in working closely with other to promote a robust performance management system. The Lead Site Manager participates in the managerial operational (Bronze) on call rota. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 17 March 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 050-AC201-0325 Job locations Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the operational delivery of specified services within the Directorate, including the development, implementation and monitoring of effective and efficient systems, policies and procedures. To work with the Divisional and Site Management Team, clinical teams, patient representatives and partner organisations to deliver the operational, financial, performance, governance and activity targets. To be responsible for the development of performance management systems and identifying, analysing and reporting to the Directorate Board on RTT performance and other significant targets across the speciality. To work with Medical, Nursing and Midwifery colleagues on the delivery of key metrics for the service To represent the specialty at relevant BCU-wide committees. With the Directorate General Manager and Deputy Directorate General Manager, performance manage the activities of the Specialty to ensure the achievement of objectives set by Welsh Government and corporately within BCUHB, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets and to achieve financial balance. To work with service managers and clinicians to ensure the implementation and delivery of such action plans including negotiating and persuading Consultant and other senior staff to change working practices. To be responsible for monitoring and reporting the Directorates progress against these plans to the Directorate. Dedicated lead for the speciality with regards to data analysis, to include analysis of figures for outpatient-based procedures, conversion rates for consultants, and benchmarking with best practice elsewhere. To lead the speciality elements of the Strategic and Operational Planning processes for RTT, and compile the plans in accordance with national and local guidance, which reflects/ supports national and local plans and objectives Participate in the designated Bronze-level on-call rota to ensure the effective running of services over the 24-hour period, taking accountability for the operational management out-of hours. 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 Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for the operational delivery of specified services within the Directorate, including the development, implementation and monitoring of effective and efficient systems, policies and procedures. To work with the Divisional and Site Management Team, clinical teams, patient representatives and partner organisations to deliver the operational, financial, performance, governance and activity targets. To be responsible for the development of performance management systems and identifying, analysing and reporting to the Directorate Board on RTT performance and other significant targets across the speciality. To work with Medical, Nursing and Midwifery colleagues on the delivery of key metrics for the service To represent the specialty at relevant BCU-wide committees. With the Directorate General Manager and Deputy Directorate General Manager, performance manage the activities of the Specialty to ensure the achievement of objectives set by Welsh Government and corporately within BCUHB, initiating corrective action where required to meet activity and access targets and to achieve financial balance. To work with service managers and clinicians to ensure the implementation and delivery of such action plans including negotiating and persuading Consultant and other senior staff to change working practices. To be responsible for monitoring and reporting the Directorates progress against these plans to the Directorate. Dedicated lead for the speciality with regards to data analysis, to include analysis of figures for outpatient-based procedures, conversion rates for consultants, and benchmarking with best practice elsewhere. To lead the speciality elements of the Strategic and Operational Planning processes for RTT, and compile the plans in accordance with national and local guidance, which reflects/ supports national and local plans and objectives Participate in the designated Bronze-level on-call rota to ensure the effective running of services over the 24-hour period, taking accountability for the operational management out-of hours. 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 Post Graduate (Masters level) degree or career demonstrable experience of working in a highly complex clinical or managerial role with skills Experience Essential Experience of delivering high quality levels of customer care to improve experience, reduce disputes and resolve conflict Experience of financial and workforce management in a complex organisation Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to manage a wide variety of unrelated projects and issues on a daily basis Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation and at senior level with external organisations Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post Graduate (Masters level) degree or career demonstrable experience of working in a highly complex clinical or managerial role with skills Experience Essential Experience of delivering high quality levels of customer care to improve experience, reduce disputes and resolve conflict Experience of financial and workforce management in a complex organisation Desirable Experience of working in the NHS Aptitude and Abilities Essential Ability to manage a wide variety of unrelated projects and issues on a daily basis Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation and at senior level with external organisations Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)