Job summary
Within the new NHS Wales Executive (the Executive), there is a new Emergency Planning Function, sitting in the Networks and Planning Directorate. This position within the Executive enables this post to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executive's Mandate and Remit Letter.
This is an exciting and significant national role in the NHS Executive. The remit of the role is broad and it provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact working closely and autonomously with key social partners and stakeholders - in particular the health trade unions and NHS Employers Wales.
Manage and support
A key element of the role will be to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, at all different levels and roles in the NHS, Welsh Government, third sector partners and other stakeholders.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
Lead on representing the NHS Executive on key all-Wales boards and groups and provide support to the senior team, Welsh Government colleagues and support to Ministers on key issues to ensure that teams have a cohesive and coherent picture of the current situation.
Ensure robust systems are in place for budgetary control and financial planning; and facilitate the procurement process where required.
Work closely and autonomously with key social partners and stakeholders - in particular the health trade unions and NHS Employers Wales.
Manage and support
Support the develop and manage a modern and effective Emergency Planning Function, building on best practices to ensure quality of delivery and consistency of approach.
Lead on the development and implementation of national NHS workforce initiatives and policies that support the effective operation and delivery of the NHS workforce tripartite social partnership.
Identify and understand the needs of stakeholders and provide sound judgement and diplomatic skills.
Co-ordinate the activities of relevant network meetings and other forums as defined by the governance structure.
The post-holder will facilitate policy and delivery in key areas which currently include commitments in the tripartite NHS Wales Partnership Forum work programme and the collective agreements with our recognised health unions.
Support the wider Emergency Planning Team as required.
About us
The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will lead on representing the NHS Workforce and OD Division on key all-Wales boards and groups and provide support to the senior team, Minister, and Deputy Ministers on key issues to ensure that teams have a cohesive and coherent picture of the current situation.
The postholder will work closely and autonomously with key social partners and stakeholders in particular the health trade unions and NHS Employers Wales.
Lead on the development and implementation of national NHS workforce initiatives and policies that support the effective operation and delivery of the NHS workforce tripartite social partnership.
The post-holder will facilitate policy and delivery in key areas which currently include commitments in the tripartite NHS Wales Partnership Forum work programme and the collective agreements with our recognised health unions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will lead on representing the NHS Workforce and OD Division on key all-Wales boards and groups and provide support to the senior team, Minister, and Deputy Ministers on key issues to ensure that teams have a cohesive and coherent picture of the current situation.
The postholder will work closely and autonomously with key social partners and stakeholders in particular the health trade unions and NHS Employers Wales.
Lead on the development and implementation of national NHS workforce initiatives and policies that support the effective operation and delivery of the NHS workforce tripartite social partnership.
The post-holder will facilitate policy and delivery in key areas which currently include commitments in the tripartite NHS Wales Partnership Forum work programme and the collective agreements with our recognised health unions.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's level or equivalent experience in relevant area of expertise
- Highly specialist knowledge in Industrial Relations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Industrial Relations at a national level.
- Effective partnership working in the public sector.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skill and negotiation skills.
- Competent in the use of desktop applications.
- Experience of developing and delivering informative presentations and comprehensive reports for operational and strategic purposes.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Master's level or equivalent experience in relevant area of expertise
- Highly specialist knowledge in Industrial Relations
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of Industrial Relations at a national level.
- Effective partnership working in the public sector.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skill and negotiation skills.
- Competent in the use of desktop applications.
- Experience of developing and delivering informative presentations and comprehensive reports for operational and strategic purposes.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
Other
Essential
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
