Job summary
This is a 12 month secondment due to funding.
The Strategic Programme for Planned (SPPC) has an opportunity for a one year secondment for an Assistant Director whose role will be to shape the national delivery of planned care improvement and diagnostics in Wales in line with the intentions set out in Welsh Government's 'Our plan for transforming and modernising planned care and reduce waiting lists in Wales'
The key role of the SPPC is to drive forward key ambitions & ensure the coordinated development and delivery of high-quality Planned Care and Diagnostic services. In doing so the programme will promote and support the adoption and implementation within health boards of transformational programmes across Planned care and Diagnostics in order to realise sustainable models of service; and achieve improvement and recovery ambitions in the short, medium and longer term
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Director of Operational Improvement, Planned Care & Diagnostics will be expected to provide drive in championing transformation & support the planning of Planned Care and diagnostic services. The post holder will have a leadership role in supporting Clinical implementation Networks develop new guidance and models for services and they will lead on a defined area of the programme transformation and improvement portfolio, & also have a central role in supporting Welsh Government and Health boards in delivering the RTT and 8-week diagnostic targets as well as the 200,000 reductions in the planned care waiting list size
Reporting to the Director of Operational Improvement and working closely with Health Board Operational leads, the post holder will provide leadership for the operational and strategic transformation agenda of Diagnostics within NHS Wales.
The role will focus on supporting health boards with the delivery of high-quality services for patients, ensuring resources are managed efficiently and effectively. This work will transform Planned Care services and practices to meet the ambition of sustainable Diagnostics services for the Welsh population, set out in April 2022 in the National Recovery Plan.
About us
NHS Wales Performance & Improvement (formerly the NHS Wales Executive) has an important and valuable role in the delivery of key Welsh Government priorities:
o To support NHS Wales to deliver better health services for patients and the publico To support Ministers to hold NHS Wales to account for the provision of health servicesSince its inception in April 2023, strong foundations have been put in place within NHS Wales Performance & Improvement (NHS P&I) - including a more joined up and informed approach between policy development and operational NHS delivery, and improved coordination and collaboration across whole systems and pathways. Building on this foundation, NHS P&I aims to be an acknowledged centre of excellence in its field, efficient and responsive to the needs of both NHS Wales and Ministers, supporting best practice, and streamlining accountability.
NHS P&I will support the NHS by providing:
- Improvement services
- Innovation support
- Value and sustainability support
- Clinical expertise in service improvement, drawing on the best in Wales
- Regional delivery support
NHS P&I will support Ministers by providing:
- Financial delivery support
- Performance management support
- Planning advice
- Advice to Welsh Government on use of powers of directions and intervention
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills, such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
Formulating long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty that may impact across the whole of an organisation.
Lead on behalf of the national director, the delivery of the Diagnostics transformation plan that promotes sustainability and reduces variation across specified clinical pathways all with a focus on improved patient outcomes.
Judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Lead transformation in Diagnostics through influencing policy, senior clinical and executive leaders.
Responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy or service development.
Leads on behalf of the National Director in moving policy into practice at a national level for Diagnostics.
Responsible for budget setting.
Responsible, as an integral part of the post, for initiating and developing R&D programmes, which have an impact outside the organisation e.g. NHS wide.
Responsible as line manager for teams delivering multiple functions in Diagnostics improvement, recovery and transformation.
Use developed physical skills to fulfil duties, including the requirement for speed and accuracy, e.g. advanced keyboard use.
Is guided by general health organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing and receiving highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information where there are significant barriers to acceptance which need to be overcome using the highest level of interpersonal and communication skills, such as would be required when communicating in a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
Formulating long-term, strategic plans, which involve uncertainty that may impact across the whole of an organisation.
Lead on behalf of the national director, the delivery of the Diagnostics transformation plan that promotes sustainability and reduces variation across specified clinical pathways all with a focus on improved patient outcomes.
Judgements involving highly complex facts or situations, which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options. Lead transformation in Diagnostics through influencing policy, senior clinical and executive leaders.
Responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy or service development.
Leads on behalf of the National Director in moving policy into practice at a national level for Diagnostics.
Responsible for budget setting.
Responsible, as an integral part of the post, for initiating and developing R&D programmes, which have an impact outside the organisation e.g. NHS wide.
Responsible as line manager for teams delivering multiple functions in Diagnostics improvement, recovery and transformation.
Use developed physical skills to fulfil duties, including the requirement for speed and accuracy, e.g. advanced keyboard use.
Is guided by general health organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree level or relevant experience/knowledge
- Good understanding of NHS policy
- Good understanding of operational/service transformation
Desirable
- Good understanding of Performance Management principles and application
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational management experience in a range of healthcare areas acquired through significant experience or short courses, including: oLeadership & management, planning oPerformance management oBudget and Financial management oService improvement/recovery/transformation oPolicy Development, interpretation and implementation
- Experience of working across organisations
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Collaborative working
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, influencing, investigative and communication skills
- Evidence of creative and inspirational approach to problem solving
- Presentation and interpretative skills both in written and numerical form
- Advanced IT skills
- Political astuteness
- Ability to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate SPPC, PHW and NHSP&I values
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's Degree level or relevant experience/knowledge
- Good understanding of NHS policy
- Good understanding of operational/service transformation
Desirable
- Good understanding of Performance Management principles and application
Experience
Essential
- Significant operational management experience in a range of healthcare areas acquired through significant experience or short courses, including: oLeadership & management, planning oPerformance management oBudget and Financial management oService improvement/recovery/transformation oPolicy Development, interpretation and implementation
- Experience of working across organisations
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- Collaborative working
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, influencing, investigative and communication skills
- Evidence of creative and inspirational approach to problem solving
- Presentation and interpretative skills both in written and numerical form
- Advanced IT skills
- Political astuteness
- Ability to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Can demonstrate SPPC, PHW and NHSP&I values
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Strategic Programme for Planned Care
2nd Floor, Unit 1 Old Field Road,
Bocam Park, Pencoed,
CF35 5LJ
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
