Job summary
The post holder is a key member of the Directorate Management Team and will provide expertise and deputise for the Ophthalmology Directorate/General Manager. They will be expected to provide expertise and manage services within the directorate to ensure they are delivered effectively and efficiently in line with divisional strategic and operational objectives and policy.
The post holder will provide leadership in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and Directorate/General Manager. They will work closely with the Ophthalmology Directorate Manager, and Regional Team as well as Clinical Director and Lead Nurses to achieve objectives and will be expected to make a positive contribution to the delivery of ophthalmic services across the Health Board and SE Wales Region. The post holder will be the lead for cataract services for the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible and accountable, in conjunction with the Clinical Leads and the Ophthalmology Directorate/General Manager, for the operational management of patient services within the ophthalmology regional unit atUHL and UHW as necessary. This involves thedelivery of high quality services, to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary setting, holding self and colleagues to account appropriately and demonstrating personal commitment to integrated leadership. Provide services within the agreed financial resources and achieve financial targets, including cost efficiency savings, ensuring maximum value in terms of clinical and cost effectiveness. Adhere to operational performance targets, including access and cancer targets.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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.
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
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience
- ILM or other management training
- Project/programme management qualification e.g. Prince2 / MSP or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh government strategies and policies
Experience
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role
- Experience of successfully leading, implementing and monitoring programmes of work at a regional or national level, in the public, private or voluntary sector
- Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy in a complex environment
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of successfully implementing project driven change management
Desirable
- Experience of working with main partner organisations, including local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, Welsh Government.
- Experience working in a challenging operational management role
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and communication skills
- Ability to find, aggregate and analyse complex data, from many different sources to effectively monitor service changes.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of work experience
- ILM or other management training
- Project/programme management qualification e.g. Prince2 / MSP or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continual professional development
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of developments in Welsh government strategies and policies
Experience
Essential
- Management experience in a senior role
- Experience of successfully leading, implementing and monitoring programmes of work at a regional or national level, in the public, private or voluntary sector
- Experience of planning and implementing long-term strategy in a complex environment
- Experience of managing budgets
- Experience of successfully implementing project driven change management
Desirable
- Experience of working with main partner organisations, including local authorities, voluntary sector organisations, Welsh Government.
- Experience working in a challenging operational management role
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Effective written and communication skills
- Ability to find, aggregate and analyse complex data, from many different sources to effectively monitor service changes.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
