Job summary
We are looking for An Assistant Director of Operations - Planned Care who shares our vision, ambition and values. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer the Assistant Director of Planned Care will oversee the delivery of the Health Board's ambitious commitment to continue the transformation of planned care services (including Cancer and Diagnostics) and delivery of national standards for planned care.
They will oversee the expansion of current efficiency and productivity programmes and work alongside the transformation agenda to drive the relevant programmes to ensure patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, thereby improving access, waiting times, clinical outcomes and experience for all patients in need of planned care in Swansea Bay UHB.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to make a significant impact in the planned care delivery of the Health Board and the wider service transformation programme.
Main duties of the job
The post holder has responsibility for collaborating with colleagues in Service Groups and Corporate Functions to provide high quality well-being and care services taking account of the needs of the SBUHB population.
- They will be responsible for the provision of strategic and operational leadership to ensure the safe, high quality and efficient management of all services within the responsibility and accountability of Planned Care agenda, including the population's health and the delivery of care services.
- They will have leadership responsibility for the effective implementation of national, regional and local strategies and the delivery of population health integrated service objectives within available resources on all sites within the remit of Planned Care.
- They will have accountability to support the Chief Operating Officer in ensuring there is a positive patient and community centred culture, continually collaborating with partner organisations, staff and patients to improve population wellness and clinical care outcomes.
- They will be expected to pro-actively collaborate with other senior personnel and external stakeholders to ensure that the health of the population of Swansea Bay is improved and exceeds expectations where possible.
- They will have full line management responsibility undertaking the full range of workforce functions that include disciplinary, grievance, appraisal, recruitment, performance management for several diverse teams.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view a full Job Description and Person Specification where there is more information about the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view a full Job Description and Person Specification where there is more information about the role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters level qualification or experience in management, leadership or relevant discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of performance, finance, staff management and information systems.
- Very senior level knowledge of healthcare operational management best practice.
- Extensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members, and actively managing poor performance in accordance with the values of the Health Board.
- Experience of managing staff and non-pay budgets.
- Experience of providing services to a high quality with restricted resources.
- Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead the strategic development of a business or Service Group.
- IT literate (proficient in MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with standard keyboard skills.
- Proven conceptual and analytical skills.
- Able to use power and influence to develop and improve services.
- Able to make and take decisions, following complex analysis of options and implications.
- Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal).
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior members of the Health Board.
- Ability to effectively lead a high- performing team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Masters level qualification or experience in management, leadership or relevant discipline.
- In-depth knowledge of performance, finance, staff management and information systems.
- Very senior level knowledge of healthcare operational management best practice.
- Extensive in-depth knowledge and understanding of a range of issues across the NHS and NHS patient agenda.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading teams, supporting and developing staff members, and actively managing poor performance in accordance with the values of the Health Board.
- Experience of managing staff and non-pay budgets.
- Experience of providing services to a high quality with restricted resources.
- Experience of implementing change management projects to develop or improve services.
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to lead the strategic development of a business or Service Group.
- IT literate (proficient in MS Office e.g. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with standard keyboard skills.
- Proven conceptual and analytical skills.
- Able to use power and influence to develop and improve services.
- Able to make and take decisions, following complex analysis of options and implications.
- Strong communication skills (written, oral, presentational and interpersonal).
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior members of the Health Board.
- Ability to effectively lead a high- performing team.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay University Health Board, Headquarters
1 Talbot Gateway
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
