Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL MARCH 2025 DUE TO FUNDING.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENTLINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This role will provide senior strategic leadership for the delivery of the Trauma and ACE informed (TrACE) Organisational Toolkit within the ACE Hub Wales, with a specific focus on supporting Criminal Justice Partners.
In return, we offer great benefits including hybrid and flexible working, a fantastic NHS pension, excellent annual leave, cycle to work and car lease schemes, childcare voucher schemes, plus many more.
Public Health Wales works to achieve a healthier future for the people in Wales. If you are enthusiastic and motivated and want to make a difference to the people in Wales, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join our highly talented, cross-functional, dynamic and friendly team.
Main duties of the job
The role requires stakeholder/ public experience and engagement functions, inclusive of:
The post holder will work to the ACE Hub Deputy Lead to deliver the objectives outlined above as well as the organisational strategic priorities.
The post holder will foster and maintain good working relationships at all levels and adopting a collaborative approach to joint working with a range of stakeholders, including Criminal Justice in Wales take forward this national priority and to ensure the ACE Hub Wales fulfils its key responsibilities.
The post holder will also adopt a positive, proactive approach to take forward projects and activities involving highly complex issues spanning a wide spectrum of service user/organisational leadership groups across services, departments and organisations. Sensitivity, sound judgement and maturity are essential for dealing directly with our partners on sensitive issues in relation to their organisational experiences of adversity and trauma, or of the people they serve.
The post holder will lead ACE Hub Wales in the promotion of the principles of the Wales Trauma-informed Framework.
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Programme Manager in the Trauma-informed Framework virtual Hub, wider TrACE team and Training, Strategy and Skills lead at ACE Hub Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level degre
- Evidence of Masters level learning or equivalent experience
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with Criminal Justice at a senior level
- Experience of training development
- Leadership and management experience
- Proven experience of working with public/ service users
- Experience of multi- professional working across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Knowledge of relevant NHS Wales policies
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Equality, Welsh Language
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Track record of delivering on time and to budget
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Highly developed verbal, presentational and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
- Ability to develop and deliver educational material
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Influencing skills
- Assertive, confident, approachable and able to act in a professional manner
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Ability to travel across Wales
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Team player with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- First level degre
- Evidence of Masters level learning or equivalent experience
Relevant Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working with Criminal Justice at a senior level
- Experience of training development
- Leadership and management experience
- Proven experience of working with public/ service users
- Experience of multi- professional working across organisational boundaries
- Evidence of advanced communications skills
- Ability to lead and influence change
- Knowledge of relevant NHS Wales policies
- Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. Equality, Welsh Language
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Track record of delivering on time and to budget
- IT literate
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Highly developed verbal, presentational and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
- Ability to develop and deliver educational material
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Flexible attitude to working
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff and external stakeholders
Personal Capabilities
Essential
- Diplomatic, calm and objective
- Influencing skills
- Assertive, confident, approachable and able to act in a professional manner
- Recognition of own limitations
- Demonstrates enthusiasm
- Ability to travel across Wales
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Team player with the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks
Effort
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
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.
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.
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).
