Job summary
Join Powys Teaching Health Board as Chief Executive
We are seeking a suitably qualified individual to join us as Chief Executive who will work positively and effectively with the Board Chair and members of the unitary board to shape culture, set strategic direction and scrutinise performance as we make progress towards de-escalation of the current targeted monitoring status. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of operational excellence and a passion for galvanising positive change.
We can offer the right individual an energising role in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, stretching from the Brecon Beacons to the foothills of Snowdonia, from the Marches to the Cambrian Mountains.
Find out more and apply by 28 January 2024: https://pthb.nhs.wales/ceo
Dr Carl Cooper, Chair, Powys Teaching Health Board
Main duties of the job
TheChief Executive Officerwill be accountable for the successful delivery of a range of services across PTHB which underpin a Rural Health Care model, providing and fostering a leadership approach that develops a culture of transformational health and care. The post holder will be responsible and accountable for providing advice to the Board on all elements of PTHB business and specifically on matters relating to probity, regularity and administration.
As Chief Executive, you will be the Accountable Officer for the Teaching Health Board with full responsibility for the continued development and management of PTHB.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or level of experience
- Further evidence of management training and commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A very successful track record of leadership and strategic management at Board level, in a complex NHS, public or commercial organisation
- Experience of running a business with a focus on, productivity efficiency and engagement
- Experience of effectively managing considerable resources and budgets, with a track record of delivering long term financial sustainability and outstanding value for money
- Track record of achieving sustained organisational/service change and improvement with evidence of embedding culture and organisational values successfully and achieving workforce engagement delivering improved outcomes in quality, performance and service
- Experience of undertaking sensitive negotiations and managing contracts to maximise the benefits and outcomes for an organisation
- High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a political or demanding stakeholder environment
- Experience of developing and implementing strategy and service development in a large complex organisation, exploring new service opportunities
- Experience of enhancing the reputation of an organisation
- Knowledge of issues within the healthcare sector and understanding of local authority sector
- Experience of successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances with contractors, LAs, voluntary, statutory and private bodies and stakeholders
- Experience of and insight into, developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies
Abilities and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative and entrepreneurial with strong service focussed approach, exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience
- Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including with clinicians and elected members
- Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style - consensual and participative but decisive when warranted
- Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent qualification or level of experience
- Further evidence of management training and commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- A very successful track record of leadership and strategic management at Board level, in a complex NHS, public or commercial organisation
- Experience of running a business with a focus on, productivity efficiency and engagement
- Experience of effectively managing considerable resources and budgets, with a track record of delivering long term financial sustainability and outstanding value for money
- Track record of achieving sustained organisational/service change and improvement with evidence of embedding culture and organisational values successfully and achieving workforce engagement delivering improved outcomes in quality, performance and service
- Experience of undertaking sensitive negotiations and managing contracts to maximise the benefits and outcomes for an organisation
- High degree of political sensitivity and experience of dealing with a range of complex issues within a political or demanding stakeholder environment
- Experience of developing and implementing strategy and service development in a large complex organisation, exploring new service opportunities
- Experience of enhancing the reputation of an organisation
- Knowledge of issues within the healthcare sector and understanding of local authority sector
- Experience of successful initiation and facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances with contractors, LAs, voluntary, statutory and private bodies and stakeholders
- Experience of and insight into, developing an organisational culture that promotes clinical engagement in decision making and leading continuous change and improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies
Abilities and Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative and entrepreneurial with strong service focussed approach, exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
- Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience
- Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including with clinicians and elected members
- Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style - consensual and participative but decisive when warranted
- Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation
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).
