Job summary
Employer heading
Concerns Manager -Complaints and PSOW
Band 7
We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
Post holder will be working as part of a Corporate Team working with staff across the
University Health Board to facilitate the management and investigation of concerns
associated with NHS funded care including supporting complaints which go to the
second stage to ensure that they are dealt with positively, professionally and
effectively and in accordance with the Putting Things Right Regulations.
The post holder will have managerial responsibility for the Concerns and Public
Services Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW) teams.
They will support Divisions with the investigation of serious concerns to ensure
compliance with Regulations, Policy and national guidance.
To deliver training to staff within the Health Board and Primary Care on the
management and investigation of complaints.
Assume management responsibility for operational issues within the office in relation
to complaints in the absence of the Senior Concerns Manager with support from the
Head of Putting Things Right.
There will be an expectation to provide cross cover across elements of the
Team, e.g. Serious Incidents
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Corporate 'Putting Things Right' Team. This is an opportunity for an experienced Concerns Manager or an individual seeking new and varied challenges. Although a clinical background is preferable, we welcome applications from any individuals with suitable qualifications and experience. You will be required to work proactively, enthusiastically and collaboratively with colleagues to learn from complaints, and improve quality and patient safety. This challenging, but rewarding and varied role, will require the post holder to interact and work closely with the Nationally Reportable Incident team as well as other teams such as Safeguarding and Divisional colleagues. Along with external agencies such as the Public Service Ombudsman for Wales Office and the Community Health Council.The successful candidate will manage a team of staff and be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Putting Things Right processes for concerns and Ombudsman cases. The Putting Things Right team is also responsible for the delivery of concerns and incident investigation training and as such, the Concerns and Public Service Ombudsman Manager will play a key role in the provision of this .Are you a caring, compassionate, professional person who wishes to make a real difference?
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working at a senior manager level
- Knowledge of NHS System of complaints management system
- Experience of using spreadsheets to analyse and report data
- Experience of working in a complex organisational environment
- Experience of devising and delivering training
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of data protection legislation
- Extensive NHS experience
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Educated to Master's degree level or demonstrable knowledge gained through experience
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
- RCA training
- Professional clinical registration
- Managerial qualification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication, investigation, negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to prepare and write reports to a high standard
- Proficient in word, excel and knowledge of Datix
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Resilient
- Organised and self motivated
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work flexible hours
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhianonon Price
- Job title
- Senior Quality, Patient, Safety Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970224560
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