Director of Environment

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to ensure excellent compassionate care is delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations: Director of Environment at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Are you passionate about creating a sustainable and environmentally conscious healthcare system? Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is actively seeking an innovative and dedicated professional to join us as the Director of Environment, leading the charge in environmental sustainability and promoting the well-being of our communities.

As the Director of Environment, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing sustainable practices across our health board. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead initiatives that reduce our environmental impact, promote green practices, and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our communities.

The portfolio for this role comprises:

  • Capital
  • Estates
  • Facilities and Support Services (E.g. Waste management, Non-emergency patient transport, Courier Services)
  • Security
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental Sustainability/Climate Change

Main duties of the job

Particular key responsibilities will be to:

  • Hold corporate responsibility, accountable to the Board, for the strategic direction, corporate policymaking, service development and delivery of services within the respective areas of delivery, ensuring that plans are aligned to the overall strategic aims of the Health Board.
  • Provide knowledgeable, professional leadership for the Climate Change, Decarbonisation and Biodiversity agenda. Lead the formulation and deployment of strategy, with others across the Health Board and in association with experts in the field, to ensure that the Health Board has an ambitious strategic plan with clear deliverables.
  • Establish an organisation wide approach to Agile Working, engaging colleagues across the Health Board to develop a strategic approach to Agile Working. Work closely with Trade Union partners in the development and deployment of the approach

Lead the development and deployment of an effective, comprehensive Facilities and Support Services function.

About us

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.87 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board providesprimary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 communityhospitals and a network of over 90 healthcentres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB alsocoordinates or provides the work of 96 GP practices andthe NHS services provided by 78 dental and orthodontic practices, 70 optometry practices and opticians and 145 pharmacies in North Wales.

The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to ensure excellent compassionate care is delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£113,266 to £117,973 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-DOEBCU-0324

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Elin Gwynedd, Chief of Staff, Elin.Gwynedd@wales.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.

Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying. Please contact Elin Gwynedd, Chief of Staff, Elin.Gwynedd@wales.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Management qualification or equivalent senior level experience.
  • Experience of working and contributing at Board level.
  • Extensive expertise and understanding of: >Business Planning >Budget Setting >Commissioning processes >Performance & Change Management >People Management >Quality improvem
  • In depth understanding of the challenges facing the health service in Wales and the impact of working in a rural setting.
  • Understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and using this knowledge to develop and implement strategy and service.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of interpreting high-level policy into service strategies.
  • Experience of managing significant resources and budgets and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering financial sustainability and value for mone
  • Experience of multi-agency strategic planning and successful record of accomplishment in strategic management at Board level in a complex organisation.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
  • High-level analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from combinations of qualitative and quantitative information sources and present in a concise manner.
  • Strong planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines in order to produce timely outputs and deliverables.
  • Ability to deal with contentious data and information, able to weigh up conflicting perspectives and make sound judgements.
  • Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to perform and deliver under pressure.
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively using excellent communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills to develop, read, interpret, and disseminate complex information to others.

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates a commitment to BCUHB Values and Behaviours
  • Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life
  • Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Health Board
  • Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and beyond
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Management qualification or equivalent senior level experience.
  • Experience of working and contributing at Board level.
  • Extensive expertise and understanding of: >Business Planning >Budget Setting >Commissioning processes >Performance & Change Management >People Management >Quality improvem
  • In depth understanding of the challenges facing the health service in Wales and the impact of working in a rural setting.
  • Understanding of the NHS modernisation agenda and using this knowledge to develop and implement strategy and service.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of interpreting high-level policy into service strategies.
  • Experience of managing significant resources and budgets and a proven record of accomplishment in delivering financial sustainability and value for mone
  • Experience of multi-agency strategic planning and successful record of accomplishment in strategic management at Board level in a complex organisation.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions.
  • High-level analytical skills and ability to draw conclusions from combinations of qualitative and quantitative information sources and present in a concise manner.
  • Strong planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines in order to produce timely outputs and deliverables.
  • Ability to deal with contentious data and information, able to weigh up conflicting perspectives and make sound judgements.
  • Excellent strategic and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to perform and deliver under pressure.
  • Demonstrable ability to communicate effectively using excellent communication skills, including strong report writing and presentation skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills to develop, read, interpret, and disseminate complex information to others.

Values

Essential

  • Demonstrates a commitment to BCUHB Values and Behaviours
  • Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life
  • Evidence of political awareness and sensitivity to the high profile of the Health Board
  • Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and beyond

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief of Staff

Elin Gwynedd

Elin.Gwynedd@wales.nhs.uk

Date posted

05 April 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£113,266 to £117,973 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-DOEBCU-0324

Job locations

Carlton Court

St Asaph

LL17 0JE


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