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Job overview

This post is fixed term/secondment for 21 months to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time band 8D Head of Planned Care (Operational, Productivity and Efficiency).  The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of improvements to Planned Care across North Wales.  The role will support delivery of a substantial portfolio areas including

• Service Improvement and Performance
• Engagement, Consultation and Communication
• Service Analysis and Business Case Development
• Programme Management
• Service Model Development
• Financial Management
• Workforce Development/Human Resources.

The post holder will be part of the Health Boards senior management team and required to support the Associate Director of Planned Care deputising as required.  This will include representing the organisation on a range of local, regional and national committees, working groups and teams.  The post holder will represent the Associate Director and the Health Board at meetings of external bodies and multi-agency committees as required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will lead the development, planning and delivery of the operational model for planned care that covers, primary, community, secondary and social care and impact upon the total planned care expenditure of North Wales. Working with Executive Directors, Divisional Directors, senior clinicians and external partners, the post holder will support the development and implementation of integrated planned care strategies to manage and develop clinical services over the next fifteen years.

The post holder will be required to ensure the effective and inclusive engagement of staff, service users, patient representatives, carers, community and political leaders together with partner organisations including WG, local authorities, voluntary sector, independent sector and other NHS organisations. Provide briefings, presentations and formal written communications and represent the Health Board at a range of public and private meetings. Effectively manage challenge, address hostile responses and through negotiation and communication, develop consensus and support for new models of care.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.