Powys Teaching Health Board

Service Planning Manager

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31st MARCH 2028 DUE TO FUNDING

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our transformation journey as a Service Planning Manager working within our Better Together transformation portfolio. We are seeking two highly skilled individuals to play a key role in leading the service planning requirements to deliver a new transformational model of care for Powys. We are specifically looking for these roles to support Phase 1 of our Better Together journey, with a focus on adult Physical and Mental Health Community Services. A background in service planning in these areas would therefore be desirable. This work be key to the delivery of Community by Design, 'A Healthier Wales', and our Health & Care strategy through the development of a Clinical Services Plan for Powys. There will be a need to cross-cover and to provide service planning expertise and support to other high-priority service areas, such as planned care, as required and as the transformation portfolio develops.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will require a level of freedom to act, to enable agile decision making and actions; they will be expected to interpret national policy and guidance for health and social care. This role will operate in a complex environment, working across health, social care and multiagency organisations to ensure the implementation of national and local policy across directorates. The post holder will work closely with operational and corporate services and will be responsible for analysis of detailed, complex datasets and be able to undertake research in relation to national and local evidence-based to make judgements on how to effectively deliver the new model of care at both a strategic and operational level.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh- and/or English-speaking candidates are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC029-0326

Job locations

To be confirmed on appointment

To be confirmed on appointment

LD3 0LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The role will involve working with clinicians, managers, staff, professionals, partners, and other key stakeholders across health, social care, and multi-agencies to deliver a new model of care.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Undertake mapping of existing services and development of a detailed, robust case for change required as part of options and business case development.

Leading on the development of new models of care, service plans/specifications and pathways in conjunction with health and care professionals, based on an agreed planning framework, national guidance and legislation, Powys Health and Care Strategy and Area Plan and local population needs and intelligence.

Significant amount of engagement and communication messaging.

Work with the Executive Leads, Senior Responsible Officers, Transformation Programme Managers, Operational and Clinical Leads and wider team members to provide leadership and expertise in technical planning to deliver transformational change in Powys.

The post holder will be at the forefront of a dynamic and high-profile programme, making a significant contribution to all facets of health service technical planning.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you dont speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

The role will involve working with clinicians, managers, staff, professionals, partners, and other key stakeholders across health, social care, and multi-agencies to deliver a new model of care.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

Undertake mapping of existing services and development of a detailed, robust case for change required as part of options and business case development.

Leading on the development of new models of care, service plans/specifications and pathways in conjunction with health and care professionals, based on an agreed planning framework, national guidance and legislation, Powys Health and Care Strategy and Area Plan and local population needs and intelligence.

Significant amount of engagement and communication messaging.

Work with the Executive Leads, Senior Responsible Officers, Transformation Programme Managers, Operational and Clinical Leads and wider team members to provide leadership and expertise in technical planning to deliver transformational change in Powys.

The post holder will be at the forefront of a dynamic and high-profile programme, making a significant contribution to all facets of health service technical planning.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you dont speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters degree level qualification in business / management or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Significant experience of working at a senior management level and with clinicians and other health and social care professionals
  • Project Management qualification
  • Significant knowledge of technical service planning and leading edge service development in health and social care and the ability to use that knowledge to influence planning for services in Powys
  • Significant experience of hands on delivery and management of complex full lifecycle projects or service development, ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation

Desirable

  • IQT Silver Award training
  • Registered Health or Social Care professional

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of developing technical planning products to support transformational change in the NHS or public sector
  • Evidence of compiling and producing high quality professional written reports, production of business cases, service plans and strategies
  • Experience of working with staff to implement service improvements
  • Understanding of key NHS targets and current priorities within NHS Wales
  • Experience of developing case for change documentation underpinned by a robust evidence base

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work with colleagues from across service areas and departments, including external consultants
  • Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups

Desirable

  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within and outside of Powys
  • Ability to work flexibly, attending meetings and events outside normal working hours as required
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Masters degree level qualification in business / management or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Significant experience of working at a senior management level and with clinicians and other health and social care professionals
  • Project Management qualification
  • Significant knowledge of technical service planning and leading edge service development in health and social care and the ability to use that knowledge to influence planning for services in Powys
  • Significant experience of hands on delivery and management of complex full lifecycle projects or service development, ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation

Desirable

  • IQT Silver Award training
  • Registered Health or Social Care professional

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of developing technical planning products to support transformational change in the NHS or public sector
  • Evidence of compiling and producing high quality professional written reports, production of business cases, service plans and strategies
  • Experience of working with staff to implement service improvements
  • Understanding of key NHS targets and current priorities within NHS Wales
  • Experience of developing case for change documentation underpinned by a robust evidence base

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work with colleagues from across service areas and departments, including external consultants
  • Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups

Desirable

  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

Other

Essential

  • Ability to travel within and outside of Powys
  • Ability to work flexibly, attending meetings and events outside normal working hours as required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

To be confirmed on appointment

To be confirmed on appointment

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

To be confirmed on appointment

To be confirmed on appointment

LD3 0LY


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Director of Improvement & Transformation

Lucie Cornish

lucie.cornish@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

03 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,514 to £63,623 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

070-AC029-0326

Job locations

To be confirmed on appointment

To be confirmed on appointment

LD3 0LY


Supporting documents

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