The Directorate Manager is responsible for operational and performance management, service quality and planning, resource use and modernisation. As such they are responsible, along with the Clinical Director and Head of Nursing for the leadership, direction and financial control of services. Contributing to and ensuring the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives set by the Board and the Health Board Executives. The post holder is required to work independently ensuring effective interpretation and implementation of national guidelines. Responsible for policy, service development, improvement and for the budget and physical resources for several services within the Care Group. Objectives include achievement of all national and local performance targets, local development plans and other national and local initiatives. The Directorate Manager has responsibility for the management teams. This will include the management of staff involving recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance. They will also be responsible for the line management of all services/departments within their Directorate. Together with the Clinical Director and Head of Nursing, they will foster a culture which engages all staff in the development and delivery of the services. To deputise for the Service Director when required. Responsible for ensuring that their teams continually deliver improvements to patient services aligned to the principles of Values Based Healthcare. Ensuring a culture of continuous improvement is embedded throughout their area with improvement plans in place. 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