Job summary
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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 Commissioning and Transformation Manager working within our Better Together transformation portfolio. We are seeking three highly skilled individuals to play a key role in leading the implementation of effective and robust commissioning arrangements across a portfolio of commissioned service providers within the Welsh and English health care system in order to deliver new transformational models of care for Powys residents as part of our Better Together journey, with a focus on adult Physical and Mental Health Community Services. A background in strategic commissioning and contracting, service planning and project management in these areas would therefore be essential. This work be key to the delivery of our Health & Care strategy through the development of a Clinical Services Plan for Powys.
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 the third sector to ensure the implementation of national and local policy via the delivery of a new integrated model in health and social care in Powys. The post holder will work closely with operational and corporate services offering expertise in commissioning and contract management required to ensure successful delivery of strategic service change across Powys, and be able to undertake research in relation to national and local evidence-base to make judgements on how to effectively deliver the new model of care at both a strategic and operational level.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you don't speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training.
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
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 strategic commissioning 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.
Job description
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 strategic commissioning 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of funding mechanisms and financial flows in the NHS
- Knowledge of NHS Wales and NHS England tactical and strategic commissioning and contracting processes
- Expertise, knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, project management methodologies and techniques including change management and service redesign and quality improvement
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in Healthcare Planning
- Change/project management qualifications e.g. PRINCE, MSP, PgMP
Experience
Essential
- Working at senior managerial level within health or social care
- In-depth knowledge and expertise across Strategic Commissioning, Service Development and pathway re-design, Quality and Service Improvement tools and techniques
- In-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of commissioning in the NHS in Wales
- Partnership working acquired through experience over an extended period
Desirable
- Experience of creating and sustaining positive relationships with staff and stakeholders
- Proven work record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities
- Implementing change and managing complex projects
- Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information
- Work on own initiative
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Up to date understanding of key NHS targets, performance measures and current priorities within NHS Wales and NHS England
- Strong planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines to produce timely outputs and deliverables
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
- Possess excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Interpret large amounts of complex information and make appropriate strategic decisions
- Work effectively with and gain the confidence of clinicians, managers, other staff and the public
- Work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Experience in development of joint projects and interdepartmental integrated working
- Write service specifications, project initiation documents, business cases, strategic plans
- Excellent analytical skills to develop, read, interpret and disseminate complex information to others
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to represent the Health Board confidently and with credibility
- Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and to partner organisations across NHS England & Wales
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to master's level or equivalent knowledge and experience
- Knowledge of funding mechanisms and financial flows in the NHS
- Knowledge of NHS Wales and NHS England tactical and strategic commissioning and contracting processes
- Expertise, knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, project management methodologies and techniques including change management and service redesign and quality improvement
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Diploma in Healthcare Planning
- Change/project management qualifications e.g. PRINCE, MSP, PgMP
Experience
Essential
- Working at senior managerial level within health or social care
- In-depth knowledge and expertise across Strategic Commissioning, Service Development and pathway re-design, Quality and Service Improvement tools and techniques
- In-depth knowledge and detailed understanding of commissioning in the NHS in Wales
- Partnership working acquired through experience over an extended period
Desirable
- Experience of creating and sustaining positive relationships with staff and stakeholders
- Proven work record of consistently achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities
- Implementing change and managing complex projects
- Provide and receive highly complex and sensitive information
- Work on own initiative
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Up to date understanding of key NHS targets, performance measures and current priorities within NHS Wales and NHS England
- Strong planning skills, able to plan effectively against deadlines to produce timely outputs and deliverables
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships at all levels
- Possess excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
- Interpret large amounts of complex information and make appropriate strategic decisions
- Work effectively with and gain the confidence of clinicians, managers, other staff and the public
- Work autonomously and equally effective as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Work on multiple complex tasks simultaneously and produce high quality work within tight deadlines and within resource constraints
- Experience in development of joint projects and interdepartmental integrated working
- Write service specifications, project initiation documents, business cases, strategic plans
- Excellent analytical skills to develop, read, interpret and disseminate complex information to others
Desirable
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential
- Ability to represent the Health Board confidently and with credibility
- Ability to undertake regular travel to other locations within the organisation and to partner organisations across NHS England & Wales
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).
