Overview
We are seeking an outstanding, compassionate, and forward‑thinking General Manager for Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) to join the Family Health Care Group leadership team. This is a pivotal senior operational role responsible for delivering safe, effective, and high‑quality services across York and Scarborough sites. This opportunity arises at a key point in our Care Group reconfiguration, service recovery programmes, and continued focus on workforce, safety, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and strengthening the future of O&G services across the Trust. The General Manager will work closely with the Clinical Director, Deputy Director of Midwifery, Head of AHP and senior gynaecology nursing team to provide strategic and operational leadership across Obstetrics & Gynaecology services.
Operational & Service Leadership
Deliver day‑to‑day O&G operations, ensuring safe, high‑quality care and strong patient experience. Oversee rota resilience, medical workforce planning, escalation and service continuity. Manage elective and emergency flow across GAU, antenatal, gynaecology outpatient and inpatient areas.
Performance, Quality & Governance
Achieve key performance standards, including RTT and cancer pathways. Lead governance, incidents, escalation and safety responses. Drive improvements in documentation, digital processes and audit.
Strategic & Financial Management
Support service development, business cases, capital planning and workforce investment. Maintain strong financial control, deliver CIP, and optimise capacity and resources. Work with finance, workforce and estates to develop sustainable service models.
Leadership & People Management
Provide visible leadership to operational, nursing, clinical and administrative teams. Support talent development, coach emerging leaders and promote an inclusive, psychologically safe culture. Contribute actively to the Care Group senior leadership team and cross‑directorate priorities.
Qualifications
* Strong experience in operational management, preferably in acute women's health or similar high‑intensity services.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to work across multi‑professional teams and sites.
* Experience of service improvement, workforce planning, governance, and financial management.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and lead teams through operational challenges.
* A compassionate leadership style aligned to our Trust values and ambitions.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* Generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
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