Assistant Planner

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced administration team leader has become available at Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).

Sitting alongside Health Boards and Trusts, HEIW is the only Special Health Authority in NHS Wales and plays a leading role in the education, training, development and shaping of the healthcare workforce in Wales, supporting high quality care for the people of Wales.

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) drives the development of a skilled and motivated healthcare workforce to meet the evolving needs of NHS Wales. Central to this role is the Education and Training Plan (ETP), a comprehensive framework that supports and shapes professional education across primary, community, secondary, and tertiary services.

The main focus for the Assistant Planner will be the daily coordination of ETP activities, including stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and progress reporting. By collaborating closely with senior managers, clinicians, and partner organisations, the post holder will help produce integrated workforce, service, and financial plans. This will be essential for delivering timely outcomes, in line with organisational objectives and project requirements.

Main duties of the job

• Support the Planning and Performance Business Partner in the development and day to day management of the Special Health Authority's (SHA's) Education and Training Plan (ETP) with specific responsibility for the delivery plan including stakeholder engagement.
• Co-ordinate the development of professional plans that support a comprehensive system of professional education across primary, community, secondary and tertiary services to deliver the workforce of the future required by the service.
• Be a senior professional within the organisation and will be a key member of the Planning and Performance Team within the Finance, Planning and Performance Directorate. They will provide direct support to the Planning and Performance Business Partner.
• Work with senior managers, clinicians and teams to support the development of integrated service, workforce and financial plans that will deliver key organisational objectives.
• Lead specific projects and, provide support for the SHA's strategic plans and monitor progress in achieving service and strategic change.
• Produce reports and updates as required to the Planning and Performance Team and other forums such as Executive Team when commissioned to do so, with a key role in progress reporting of the Education Training Plan.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.

HEIW's is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:

- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,

- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,

- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.

HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.

What you can expect:

- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,

- compassionate leadership,

- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,

- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.

Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as "One HEIW Team". Do you want to join that team?