Job summary
We are looking to recruit an exceptional Assistant Director Mental Health who has a proven track record of successfully delivering a complex portfolio.
The successful candidate will display natural leadership, drive and determination and will have successfully delivered a complex portfolio. They will display outstanding communication, negotiating and influencing skills that will support clinical and non-clinical staff to develop truly rural solutions for our planned important service developments.
Main duties of the job
o Develop and deliver the multiagency strategy Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy to improve the Mental Health andLearning Disabilities of local people.o Implement the Transformation agenda and new delivery model for Powys, ensuring the safe and effective operationalmanagement of integrated Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MH&LD) services (for adults of all ages).o Commission safe and effective MH&LD services (for adults of all ages) provided by neighbouring Health Boards, NHS Trusts(in England and Wales); the independent sector; and the third sector.o The post holder will be a senior manager within PTHB and be a key member of the Primary, Community Care and MentalHealth and Learning Disabilities Management Team, responsible for leading and delivering the operational management ofthe Directorate.o Provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operation responsibility for MH&LD).o Key functions of the post holder include operational management including the delivery of performance against targets,planning and delivery of service strategy, organisational development, financial management and the management of risk.o Manage the MH&LD budgets; ensuring plans are in place to meet service targets and deliver service improvement.o Provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the MH&LD agenda.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of CPD
- In-depth knowledge of the legal and policy framework for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services
- Understanding of sustainable development policies
- Knowledge of NHS operational and strategic service issues in Health and Social Care
- Knowledge of commissioning approaches / cycle
- Knowledge of project and programme risk management techniques
- A highly strategic thinker with ability to influence at all levels
- Participate in Mental Health On-Call rota
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience gained in relevant doctorate level of experience
- Registration with a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- In depth professional knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services and management including financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management, estates and service planning gained through both managerial knowledge / experience and management courses
- Previous personal responsibility for delivering major service change programmes
- Experience of assessing service performance in integrated services
- Experience of working with Welsh Government Policy development
- Demonstrate areas where change has been initiated, managed and implemented successfully
- Experience of staff leadership, management and staff development and performance appraisal
- Significant experience of managing staff from different disciples and professional bodies
- Experience of Commissioning
- Significant experience of working with staff, trade unions, and staff associations
- Practical experience of NHS or multiagency planning and investment appraisal
- Experience of contract management, procurement and negotiation
- Extensive experience of working in multiagency partnerships
- Track record in developing successful teams
- Experience working with Primary Care
- Experience of developing broad routes for participation for people using services and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to master's degree or equivalent level of experience
- Evidence of CPD
- In-depth knowledge of the legal and policy framework for Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services
- Understanding of sustainable development policies
- Knowledge of NHS operational and strategic service issues in Health and Social Care
- Knowledge of commissioning approaches / cycle
- Knowledge of project and programme risk management techniques
- A highly strategic thinker with ability to influence at all levels
- Participate in Mental Health On-Call rota
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience gained in relevant doctorate level of experience
- Registration with a relevant professional body
Experience
Essential
- In depth professional knowledge of Mental Health and Learning Disabilities services and management including financial management, performance management, information systems, staff management, estates and service planning gained through both managerial knowledge / experience and management courses
- Previous personal responsibility for delivering major service change programmes
- Experience of assessing service performance in integrated services
- Experience of working with Welsh Government Policy development
- Demonstrate areas where change has been initiated, managed and implemented successfully
- Experience of staff leadership, management and staff development and performance appraisal
- Significant experience of managing staff from different disciples and professional bodies
- Experience of Commissioning
- Significant experience of working with staff, trade unions, and staff associations
- Practical experience of NHS or multiagency planning and investment appraisal
- Experience of contract management, procurement and negotiation
- Extensive experience of working in multiagency partnerships
- Track record in developing successful teams
- Experience working with Primary Care
- Experience of developing broad routes for participation for people using services and carers
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).
