An exciting opportunity as arisen within the Long Term Care Team in Primary Care & Therapies Service Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the effective implementation and governance of the Health Board's policy on long term care, including Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing Care.

Main duties of the job

The Long Term Care Manager is accountable within the appointing area, however, will be required to work in partnership across the Health Board to develop consistent approaches and make best use of the skills and expertise that are available in the best interests of the organisation. The individual will manage a diverse team of staff and have responsibility for a significant delegated budget.

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

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

The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Long Term Care, for the effective delivery of a number of long term care services that requires the interpretation of local and national policies, advising the Health Board on their implementation, in order to achieve corporate objectives, and will take a key role in designing and developing new models of long term care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered nurse
• degree level or equivalent
• Master's degree or working towards
• postgraduate management qualification or professional qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Management qualification or equivalent experience as degree course with management component
• ECDL qualification
• ability to speak Welsh

Knowledge

Essential

• currently working within long term care services
• in-depth knowledge of FNC & CHC framework and guidance
• up to date knowledge of challenges facing NHS and policy context within Wales

Experience

Essential

• management role for minimum 3 years
• Experience of working effectively with partners, stakeholders and the public to deliver change.
• Experience of financial planning and the ability to manage budgets effectively to meet financial targets.

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Block A Neath Port Talbot

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA12 7BX

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