Following a review of the Health Boards Operational Structure we have two exciting new Service Director posts leading within our new Clinical Care Group structure. Please state within your supporting statement which post you would be applying for:

• 1 x Clinical Care Group Service Director - Planned and Specialist Care
• 1 x Clinical Care Group Service Director - Allied Health and Health Sciences

These two posts are key senior operational leadership posts in the new structure providing managerial leadership as part of a triumvirate within the Clinical Care Group working collaboratively across the health and social care system to support the delivery of high quality, sustainable, and kind person centred care.

Reporting on a daily basis to the Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Accountable to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidates will have experience of operational management and leadership previously, as well as a proven track record of improving quality, patient experience and performance whilst ensuring value for money. You will be a skilled communicator, that is able to build relationships to lead and deliver change in line with the Health Boards strategic plan.

These roles will provide a fantastic development opportunity for anyone that wishes to apply for more senior leadership roles in the future.

Main duties of the job

As a Clinical Care Group Service Director, you will be responsible for the strategic development and delivery of services required to ensure delivery of all the Health Board's Service, Financial, Performance and Improvement Plans, shaping the vision of the local Health Economy through collaborative working with partner organisations.

You will be required to interpret and implement local and national policy and strategy in order to establish goals and standards to inform local policy development across the Clinical Care Group.

The person is a very senior person in the organisation and is expected to use their own initiative and act independently. They will provide leadership, strategic and professional management for staff and resources and ensure the development and delivery of efficient and effective services demonstrating value for money whilst improving quality and ensuring safety.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

If successfully shortlisted you will be asked to complete psychometric assessments. Information regarding these and the stakeholder panels/interview will be sent to you following completion of shortlisting

Clinical Care Group Service Director Planned and Specialist Care

Stakeholder panels will be held on 30/09/2024.

Interviews will be held 01/10/2024.

Clinical Care Group Service Director Allied Health and Health Sciences

Stakeholder panels will be held on 03/10/2024.

Interviews will be held 04/10/2024.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to masters level or equivalent.
• Postgraduate management diploma qualification or equivalent experience.
• Project/Programme management qualification.
• Current and extensive knowledge of the public sector/NHS.
• Extensive knowledge over a range of disciplines eg Clinical, research, HR, finance, Governance, underpinned by specialist courses or equivalent experience.
• In depth professional specialist knowledge of a number of disciplines acquired through training and experience over a significant period.
• Knowledge of Welsh Government and health board principles and standards of governance.
• Knowledge of NHS, Welsh Government, Health Board strategies, policies and plans.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of planning and implementing long term strategy.
• Significant experience of long term planning and performance management
• Extensive experience of working at a senior level in a large, complex organisation
• Track record of introducing service improvement and managing organisational change.
• Significant experience of managing staff and working with staff Trade Unions and staff representatives.
• Experience of financial Management.

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

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SA31 2FA

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