Job summary
The post holder will provide strong clinical leadership and strategic management of multidisciplinary teams delivering children's continuing care services.
The post holder will effectively manage the budget and the allocation of resources for the service. Particular emphasis will be placed on the management of performance, quality and resource utilisation with a view to securing the delivery of consistently.
Support the Senior Management Team in relation to strategic planning, clinical policy and governance to support the Service Plans in line with the Health Board's objectives, operational policies and strategic intent
Main duties of the job
They will lead commissioning arrangements for Children's Continuing Care, Section 117 aftercare and specialist health services for children with complex needs across Wales. Working collaboratively with local authorities, education, and independent providers, the post holder will ensure high-quality, safe, and equitable services that meet national standards and legislative requirements.
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
Oversee direct packages of care for children identified as having continuing care needsand contribute to a seamlesscare package to children and young people by providingappropriate liaisonacross services.
Provide clear leadership to the Childrens Continuing Care team in collaborations with partner agencies to deliver a quality service that meets the needs of children, youngpeopleand their families.
Support the planning,commissioningand performance management of the delivery of quality services, actively seeking the involvement of service users in the planning and delivery of care.
Contribute to the overall planning, delivery, performance management and evaluation of Childrens Services and wider Health Boardobjectives in conjunction with Associate Directors, Heads of Nursing and Operations Manager.
Monitor and evaluateservice provision through agreed audit cycles with a view to continuous improvement. Involving service users in the planning and delivery of care.
Ensure compliance with and development of policies,proceduresand clinical guidelines within the area ofresponsibility
Budget holder for Childrens Continuing Care Service including responsibilityfor overseeing the financial position by ensuring that services within the span of control are managed with the delegated budget andcomply withthe Health Boards Financial Standing Orders
Ensure that there is robust governance around the funding applications, assessmentsand beinvolved inboththeJoint Commissioning panelsand the Quality Assurance Panel
Bod yn ddeiliad cyllideb ar gyfer Gwasanaeth Gofal Parhaus i Blant gan gynnwys ysgwyddo cyfrifoldeb am oruchwylio'r sefyllfa ariannol drwy sicrhau
bod gwasanaethau o fewn ycwmpas rheolaeth yn cael eu rheoli o fewn y gyllideb ddirprwyedig ac yn cydymffurfio Rheolau Sefydlog Ariannol y
Bwrdd Iechyd.
Sicrhau bod llywodraethu cadarn o amgylch y ceisiadau am gyllid, yr asesiadau a bod yn rhan or
Budget holder for Childrens Continuing Care Service including responsibilityfor overseeing the financial position by ensuring that services within the span of control are managed with the delegated budget andcomply withthe Health Boards Financial Standing Orders
Ensure that there is robust governance around the funding applications, assessmentsand beinvolved inboththeJoint Commissioning panelsand the Quality Assurance Panel
Job description
Job responsibilities
Oversee direct packages of care for children identified as having continuing care needsand contribute to a seamlesscare package to children and young people by providingappropriate liaisonacross services.
Provide clear leadership to the Childrens Continuing Care team in collaborations with partner agencies to deliver a quality service that meets the needs of children, youngpeopleand their families.
Support the planning,commissioningand performance management of the delivery of quality services, actively seeking the involvement of service users in the planning and delivery of care.
Contribute to the overall planning, delivery, performance management and evaluation of Childrens Services and wider Health Boardobjectives in conjunction with Associate Directors, Heads of Nursing and Operations Manager.
Monitor and evaluateservice provision through agreed audit cycles with a view to continuous improvement. Involving service users in the planning and delivery of care.
Ensure compliance with and development of policies,proceduresand clinical guidelines within the area ofresponsibility
Budget holder for Childrens Continuing Care Service including responsibilityfor overseeing the financial position by ensuring that services within the span of control are managed with the delegated budget andcomply withthe Health Boards Financial Standing Orders
Ensure that there is robust governance around the funding applications, assessmentsand beinvolved inboththeJoint Commissioning panelsand the Quality Assurance Panel
Bod yn ddeiliad cyllideb ar gyfer Gwasanaeth Gofal Parhaus i Blant gan gynnwys ysgwyddo cyfrifoldeb am oruchwylio'r sefyllfa ariannol drwy sicrhau
bod gwasanaethau o fewn ycwmpas rheolaeth yn cael eu rheoli o fewn y gyllideb ddirprwyedig ac yn cydymffurfio Rheolau Sefydlog Ariannol y
Bwrdd Iechyd.
Sicrhau bod llywodraethu cadarn o amgylch y ceisiadau am gyllid, yr asesiadau a bod yn rhan or
Budget holder for Childrens Continuing Care Service including responsibilityfor overseeing the financial position by ensuring that services within the span of control are managed with the delegated budget andcomply withthe Health Boards Financial Standing Orders
Ensure that there is robust governance around the funding applications, assessmentsand beinvolved inboththeJoint Commissioning panelsand the Quality Assurance Panel
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree level qualification equivalent eg RGN/RMN
- Post graduate qualifiaction at Masters Level or working towards or equivalent knowledge to Masters Level
Desirable
- Knowledge of Children & Young People's Continuing Care
- Formal management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at Band 7 equivalent or above
- Service Development
- Producing and developing policies and practice guidelines
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- working within Continuing Care
- research experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others
- Leadership skills
- De-escalation skills
- Ability to produce written reports
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills
- Knowledge of current national guidelines and processes
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations, including utilisation of PowerPoint
- Knowledge of whole systems approach to children, young people and family
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including a Childrens Barred List check
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- NMC registration
- Degree level qualification equivalent eg RGN/RMN
- Post graduate qualifiaction at Masters Level or working towards or equivalent knowledge to Masters Level
Desirable
- Knowledge of Children & Young People's Continuing Care
- Formal management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Management experience at Band 7 equivalent or above
- Service Development
- Producing and developing policies and practice guidelines
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams
Desirable
- working within Continuing Care
- research experience
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Ability to manage and motivate self and others
- Leadership skills
- De-escalation skills
- Ability to produce written reports
- Evidence of well-developed clinical skills
- Knowledge of current national guidelines and processes
Desirable
- Ability to deliver presentations, including utilisation of PowerPoint
- Knowledge of whole systems approach to children, young people and family
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including a Childrens Barred List check
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).
