Job summary
A senior management professional within Aneurin Bevan. You will be a member of the Divisional Management Team responsible for leading and delivering the operational management of the eight medical directorates along with a wider remit of development of performance management systems and techniques across the whole Division. The post holder will ensure the delivery of efficient and effective medical services, including delivery of all operational targets, access targets, financial management, quality of services to patients and the redesign of services towards best practice standards, within available resources.
The post holder will provide leadership, strategic and professional management combined with operational responsibility forMedical Directorates working with the Executive team, Divisional Directors, Locality Directors and other senior managers tooversee the provision of a modernised, patient focused service.
The post holder will provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the overall medical services.To lead on LHB-wide and national "Focus On" or pathway strategies relevant to the Division and lead on the service improvementagenda in Outpatient and day case services across the organisation.This role provides direct support to the Medical Division, Divisional Director, General Manager and Deputy General Manager in the delivery of the Divisional Agenda and will deputise in the absence of the Deputy General Manager.
Main duties of the job
Management & Leadership - Provide leadership and direction for Medical Services, ensuring clear communication and implementation of policy, objectives and agreed targets. Work with Clinical Directors and Directorate Managers to understand performance improvement.
Communications & relationships - Maintain an open, proactive and collaborative culture across The Directorates supported by effective two-way communication systems and processes that contribute to high levels of staff satisfaction.
Analytical and judgement skills - Exercise judgment of high complex figures and situations, which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of options. Be able to analyse and present complex information and ensure appropriate use to build the case for change at both a high level and for operational staff.
Planning/Performance review/activity - Develop program reporting templates and oversee the governance of programmes, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard. Analyse and resolve highly complex problems to successful conclusion.
Policy & Service development - Establish & maintain systems for assessing service users' views on quality of services provided involving patient's relatives and their representatives in the planning and development of services.
Human Resources - Lead on Medical Directorates staff change and consultation on highly complex issues: ward, service change. Adhere to all Health Board HR policies and procedures.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead The Directorates in the planning of future service developments and to ensure that resources and facilities meet the needs of the service, implementing change programmes as appropriate.Lead on the implementation of a performance management system for the Division, including development of local service measurements and indicators.
Develop close working relationships with key external stakeholders including patients, voluntary sector organisations, Regional Office, Delivery and Support Unit, relevant networks, and other Local Health Boards to enable the Division to deliver its business objectives. Develop a thorough understanding of all the performance processes and targets for the Division and ensure close workingrelationships are maintained with the Director of Performance Improvement and Head of Information. Communicate performance process and targets and interpret impact for Division.
Interpret data for various purposes to feed into service, delivery, and strategy.Create reports from internal and external sources that allow evaluation of HB services.
Have responsibility for developing long and short-term strategic plans for departments and the creation of business plans to support service development, including annual operational plan outlining key priority areas for each Directorate.Develop and lead a structured programme of service improvement within The Directorates, supporting Divisional andHealth Board priorities.
Responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy and service development for the divisions services. Interpretation and Implementation of a range of policy initiatives to deliver upon the HB agenda for continuousimprovement.
Work with finance teams to develop robust business cases for transformation initiatives, ensuring all business caseassumptions are financially robust. Manage the effective devolution of budgets within Departments, working closely with Clinical Leads, Service Managers,Senior Nurses, Departmental Managers, ensuring appropriate monitoring and review mechanisms are in place.
With the Directorate Managers, Clinical Directors and lead professionals, Service Managers, Senior Nurses and Heads of Department, lead and motivate staff ensuring that every employee is involved, treated with respect, and recognised to help deliver excellent patient care.Operate effective communication systems resulting in all staff being made aware of the important issues facing the organisation. Develop individual managerial capability within the Division maximising individual talents and expertise.Review of both short- and long-term workload patterns within the Directorates ensuring comprehensive workforce planning, appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead The Directorates in the planning of future service developments and to ensure that resources and facilities meet the needs of the service, implementing change programmes as appropriate.Lead on the implementation of a performance management system for the Division, including development of local service measurements and indicators.
Develop close working relationships with key external stakeholders including patients, voluntary sector organisations, Regional Office, Delivery and Support Unit, relevant networks, and other Local Health Boards to enable the Division to deliver its business objectives. Develop a thorough understanding of all the performance processes and targets for the Division and ensure close workingrelationships are maintained with the Director of Performance Improvement and Head of Information. Communicate performance process and targets and interpret impact for Division.
Interpret data for various purposes to feed into service, delivery, and strategy.Create reports from internal and external sources that allow evaluation of HB services.
Have responsibility for developing long and short-term strategic plans for departments and the creation of business plans to support service development, including annual operational plan outlining key priority areas for each Directorate.Develop and lead a structured programme of service improvement within The Directorates, supporting Divisional andHealth Board priorities.
Responsible for a range of policy implementation and policy and service development for the divisions services. Interpretation and Implementation of a range of policy initiatives to deliver upon the HB agenda for continuousimprovement.
Work with finance teams to develop robust business cases for transformation initiatives, ensuring all business caseassumptions are financially robust. Manage the effective devolution of budgets within Departments, working closely with Clinical Leads, Service Managers,Senior Nurses, Departmental Managers, ensuring appropriate monitoring and review mechanisms are in place.
With the Directorate Managers, Clinical Directors and lead professionals, Service Managers, Senior Nurses and Heads of Department, lead and motivate staff ensuring that every employee is involved, treated with respect, and recognised to help deliver excellent patient care.Operate effective communication systems resulting in all staff being made aware of the important issues facing the organisation. Develop individual managerial capability within the Division maximising individual talents and expertise.Review of both short- and long-term workload patterns within the Directorates ensuring comprehensive workforce planning, appropriate staffing levels and skill mix.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Other - Team player
- Other - Resilient
- Other - Ability to be independently mobile
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Skills & Attributes - Ability to influence at all levels
- Skills & Attributes - Highly numeric and analytical
- Skills & Attributes - Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives in a pressurised environment
- Skills & Attributes - Ability to empower coach and support staff
Desirable
- Skills & Attributes - Welsh language skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience & knowledge - working at a Senior level in a large complex organisation
- Experience & knowledge - experience of working in a Senior management role in the NHS
- Experience & knowledge - experience off planning and implementing long term strategies
- Experience & Knowledge - significant experience of managing waiting lists components, RTT and patient access principles
- Experience & Knowledge - proven history of successful service improvement
Desirable
- Experience & Knowledge - RTT E-learning
English
Essential
- Education - Masters or equivalent
- Continuous Professional development
Desirable
- Education - Post Graduate study
- Performance Management Qualification
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Other - Team player
- Other - Resilient
- Other - Ability to be independently mobile
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Skills & Attributes - Ability to influence at all levels
- Skills & Attributes - Highly numeric and analytical
- Skills & Attributes - Proven ability to achieve targets and objectives in a pressurised environment
- Skills & Attributes - Ability to empower coach and support staff
Desirable
- Skills & Attributes - Welsh language skills
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience & knowledge - working at a Senior level in a large complex organisation
- Experience & knowledge - experience of working in a Senior management role in the NHS
- Experience & knowledge - experience off planning and implementing long term strategies
- Experience & Knowledge - significant experience of managing waiting lists components, RTT and patient access principles
- Experience & Knowledge - proven history of successful service improvement
Desirable
- Experience & Knowledge - RTT E-learning
English
Essential
- Education - Masters or equivalent
- Continuous Professional development
Desirable
- Education - Post Graduate study
- Performance Management Qualification
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).
