Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced manager to the post of Business Manager for Unscheduled Care at Glangwili Hospital. This is a permanent appointment. The successful candidate will work as part of the Unscheduled Care and GGH team to assist with improving the infrastructure necessary to ensure the service meets its objectives and targets. You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Unscheduled Care and business for which the General Manager GGH / Service Delivery Manager is responsible in addition to "Duty Manager of the Day" for patient flow.
We are looking for someone who can work under pressure and manage competing priorities, can work as part of a supportive team and contribute to the strategic aims of the Health Board.
If you are interested in the post and would like further information please contact Caryl Bowen, Service Delivery Manager, at Glangwili Hospital on 01267 229664 or caryl.bowen@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Day to day management of strategic and operational business and projects agreed with the General Manager GGH / USC Lead.
Provide regular demand and activity and wider reports on progress to the General Manager GGH / USC Lead in an agreed format and to meet timescales set and through them to the Board and Welsh Government.
Review and evaluate developments in respect of particular projects in Wales, England and the other devolved administrations in order to learn from findings of other healthcare providers and examples of good practice.
Develop robust IT based systems to manage the General Manager GGH / USC Lead business and projects.
To monitor the effectiveness of systems that are introduced and develop appropriate feedback tools.
Appropriate participation and organisation of committees and working groups as directed by the General Manager GGH / USC Lead. The level of participation will be dependent upon the level at which the group is operating in the organisation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/11/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 13/11/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to first Degree level, or equivalent experience
- Educated to Post Graduate Level Diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully implementing and delivering small, medium and largescale projects
- Sound IT skills Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations to small and large groups
Desirable
- NHS or public sector administration/ management experience
- Experience of working with, and in partnership with, stakeholders from diverse organisations to deliver common objectives
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Required to travel across the Health Board to all sites
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to first Degree level, or equivalent experience
- Educated to Post Graduate Level Diploma or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Formal Project Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully implementing and delivering small, medium and largescale projects
- Sound IT skills Microsoft Office applications
- Experience of preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations to small and large groups
Desirable
- NHS or public sector administration/ management experience
- Experience of working with, and in partnership with, stakeholders from diverse organisations to deliver common objectives
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Required to travel across the Health Board to all sites
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work
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).
