Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes.

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to operationally lead and manage the Denbighshire Flying Start Health Team.

The post is advertised as a B7 post, working 37.5 hours per week. The post holder would be located at Rhyl Leisure Centre, Denbighshire and would also be expected to travel to our Denbigh based site when required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide highly visible, professional operational leadership, management, and expertise to the skill mix Health Team, ensuring that the service provided is of a high quality.

The post holder will have a detailed knowledge of the Flying Start Programme and associated guidance and an understanding of the health needs of the population eligible to access the Programme across Denbighshire.

You will have experience of excellent partnership working with Local Authority professionals and an understanding of the reporting requirements of the role.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse with Qualifications appropriate to the Service Area Managed
• Continued professional and management development
• Relevant Degree
• Recognised and relevant management qualification or must be achieved 1 - 2 years of being in post

Desirable

• Evidence of mentoring
• Assessment and / or teaching

Experience

Essential

• Management experience at band 6 or above
• Relevant Clinical Experience
• Child Protection / Safeguarding training at Level 3

Desirable

• Evidence of financial management skills and ability
• Evidence of change management

Skills

Essential

• Leadership skills
• Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines
• Effective communication at team levels and with other agencies and general public
• Team working / motivational skills

Desirable

• Research and audit skills
• IT skills - ECDL or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to show strong, calm and decisive leadership at all times, including in crisis situations
• Ability to work in isolation sometimes under stress
• Ability to problem solve and to be adaptive to change situations

Other Relevant Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel
• Calm personality

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Rhyl Leisure Centre

86 Grange Road

Rhyl

LL18 4BY

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

050-NMR887-0924