The Director of Improvement and Transformation will lead on the strategic case for change across health and social care services in Powys, working closely with the Director of Clinical Strategy, and other stakeholders such as Executive Directors, senior managers, clinicians, staff, and the public.

Across Powys, the post holder will hold ultimate accountability for the delivery of the whole systems transformation programmes, spanning services across Wales and England. Additionally, lead on agreed priorities within the Health and Care Strategy, Integrated Plan, and Integrated Medium-Term Plans, holding Board level responsibility for:

o Transformation

o The North Powys Programme

o The Value Programme

o Service Improvement

Main duties of the job

This is a high-profile role and is pivotal in delivering integrated care within Powys which meets the needs of the population. The post carries specific leadership and performance responsibility for:

o Creating a multi-skilled team to provide Programme Management support to change projects within the organisation.

o Leading and overseeing the detailed assessment exercise and the subsequent implementation of the findings.

o Developing strong relationships with multiple stakeholders across organisations.

o Linking with internal and external expert teams, as well as identifying and drawing on the expertise and contributions from clinical areas across Powys health and social care.

o Linkingwith the Director of Clinical Strategy in order to deliver a programme that is clinically aligned to national standards and meets both quality, and value-based, goals. This will also be required to achieve the high-quality governance necessary in order to deliver specific workstreams and the future programme of work.

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

A full and detailed job description can be found attached to the advert under vacancy documents, and a candidate pack can be requested from the contact.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Doctorate level education or significant relevant experience equivalent to formal qualification.
• Evidence of management and leadership development.
• Evidence of continual professional development.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Senior Strategic Development or Planning role in a complex environment sector.
• Proven experience of working and contributing at Board level.
• Significant management and professional experience.
• Evidence of working across a range of organisations to achieve significant change.
• Leading public and stakeholder Engagement.
• Actively participating in service improvement and efficiency.
• Building personal and professional credibility with Board, clinical teams, management, and staff.
• Developing business cases and managing major capital projects to time and budget.

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

LD3 0LY

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070-DIT-0724