Directorate General Manager
The closing date is 04 January 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic operational leader to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as Directorate General Manager (DGM) for Theatres, Anaesthetics and Pain Management.
In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of a complex, cross-site portfolio encompassing Theatres, Anaesthetics, and Pain Management. Working as part of the Surgical Division, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring safe, efficient, and effective service delivery while driving modernisation, performance improvement, and financial sustainability.
You will work closely with the Divisional Director of Operations and Clinical Directors, providing strong and visible leadership that supports high-quality care, operational excellence, and an empowered, engaged workforce.
Main duties of the job
As Directorate General Manager - Theatres, Anaesthetics and Pain Management, you will:o Lead the operational delivery of services across all theatres, anaesthetics, and pain management.o Ensure services are safe, effective, and compliant with clinical governance and regulatory standards.o Drive operational performance, ensuring delivery against activity, quality, and financial targets.o Lead initiatives to improve theatre productivity, patient flow, and the efficiency of elective and emergency surgical pathways.o Support the implementation of service improvement and modernisation programmes, embedding new ways of working and innovation.o Manage budgets and resources effectively, delivering cost improvement and income generation schemes while maintaining financial balance.o Build and maintain strong working relationships with clinical teams, senior leaders, and corporate functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.o Provide visible and compassionate leadership to engage, motivate, and develop staff across all services
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
30 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8b
Salary
£64,455 to £74,896 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
381-SS-7605286
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Lyndon
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Lyndon
West Bromwich
B71 4HJ
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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