Job summary
An exciting opportunity as arisen within the Long Term Care Team in Primary Care & Therapies Service Group. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the effective implementation and governance of the Health Board's policy on long term care, including Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing Care.
Main duties of the job
The Long Term Care Manager is accountable within the appointing area, however, will be required to work in partnership across the Health Board to develop consistent approaches and make best use of the skills and expertise that are available in the best interests of the organisation. The individual will manage a diverse team of staff and have responsibility for a significant delegated budget.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Long Term Care, for the effective delivery of a number of long term care services that requires the interpretation of local and national policies, advising the Health Board on their implementation, in order to achieve corporate objectives, and will take a key role in designing and developing new models of long term care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible to the Head of Long Term Care, for the effective delivery of a number of long term care services that requires the interpretation of local and national policies, advising the Health Board on their implementation, in order to achieve corporate objectives, and will take a key role in designing and developing new models of long term care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- registered nurse
- degree level or equivalent
- Master's degree or working towards
- postgraduate management qualification or professional qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience as degree course with management component
- ECDL qualification
- ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- currently working within long term care services
- in-depth knowledge of FNC & CHC framework and guidance
- up to date knowledge of challenges facing NHS and policy context within Wales
Experience
Essential
- management role for minimum 3 years
- Experience of working effectively with partners, stakeholders and the public to deliver change.
- Experience of financial planning and the ability to manage budgets effectively to meet financial targets.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- registered nurse
- degree level or equivalent
- Master's degree or working towards
- postgraduate management qualification or professional qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Management qualification or equivalent experience as degree course with management component
- ECDL qualification
- ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential
- currently working within long term care services
- in-depth knowledge of FNC & CHC framework and guidance
- up to date knowledge of challenges facing NHS and policy context within Wales
Experience
Essential
- management role for minimum 3 years
- Experience of working effectively with partners, stakeholders and the public to deliver change.
- Experience of financial planning and the ability to manage budgets effectively to meet financial targets.
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).
