Job summary
This is a Fixed term/ Secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. Please seek approval from your line manager before applying.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work with the Network Manager and support our Inherited Bleeding Disorders and Inherited Metabolic Diseases services.
The networks have been commissioned by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to ensure equity of care for people with inherited bleeding disorders and inherited metabolic diseases across Wales. We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Network Manager on a fixed term/ or secondment for 12 months. We are keen to hear from someone who is ambitious, creative and focused, and who takes a proactive approach to service development. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams will be essential.
They will also ensure effective clinic management and support in facilitating new ways of working in the network through a variety of IT solutions.
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.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will require excellent leadership skills that will enable development of the service across the networks. The post holder will need experience of organisational governance and a proven track record of operational success. In return, they will be a core part of a proactive and dynamic team who are driven to achieve the very best for patients.
The successful candidate must possess excellent organisational, problem solving and communication skills. They must be capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines and have the ability to confidently engage with colleagues across NHS Wales. The post holder on occasion will be required to work autonomously to drive forward their own programme of work and use innovation to overcome challenges.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to other centres across the region.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will require excellent leadership skills that will enable development of the service across the networks. The post holder will need experience of organisational governance and a proven track record of operational success. In return, they will be a core part of a proactive and dynamic team who are driven to achieve the very best for patients.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will require excellent leadership skills that will enable development of the service across the networks. The post holder will need experience of organisational governance and a proven track record of operational success. In return, they will be a core part of a proactive and dynamic team who are driven to achieve the very best for patients.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree related to management or healthcare (or equivalent experience)
- Qualification to Post Grad diploma level (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development, and/or formal management courses
Desirable
- Service improvement qualification
- Recognised IT qualification ECDL
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills along with excellent organisational skills
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Evidence of involvement in project work involving the development of policies and procedures
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS, political agenda and UHB policies and strategies relevant to the post
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Oracle etc
- Ability to cope with a large and unpredictable workload
- Ability to implement change and work under pressure
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS management experience, including line management responsibility for a team
- Evidence of involvement in strategic management planning and achievements in management situations
- Performance management and meeting challenging targets
Desirable
- Experience of change methodologies
- Commissioning services and/or negotiation of contracts
- Previous experience of managing a department or group of staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree related to management or healthcare (or equivalent experience)
- Qualification to Post Grad diploma level (or equivalent experience)
- Evidence of management development through Continuous Professional Development, and/or formal management courses
Desirable
- Service improvement qualification
- Recognised IT qualification ECDL
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills
- Verbal and written communication skills along with excellent organisational skills
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Evidence of involvement in project work involving the development of policies and procedures
Desirable
- Current knowledge of NHS, political agenda and UHB policies and strategies relevant to the post
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Experience in Microsoft Outlook, Oracle etc
- Ability to cope with a large and unpredictable workload
- Ability to implement change and work under pressure
- Self-confident and emotionally resilient
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to undertake the duties of the post at various locations
- Knowledge of equalities issues and strong commitment to the promotion of equality in employment
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant NHS management experience, including line management responsibility for a team
- Evidence of involvement in strategic management planning and achievements in management situations
- Performance management and meeting challenging targets
Desirable
- Experience of change methodologies
- Commissioning services and/or negotiation of contracts
- Previous experience of managing a department or group of staff
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).
