Job summary
- Main area
- Long Term Care
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-NMR243-0724
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Block A Neath Port Talbot
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Salary
- £51,706 - £58,210 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Long Term Care Manager
Band 8a
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
- registered nurse
- degree level or equivalent
- Master's degree or working towards
- postgraduate management qualification or professional qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification or equivalent experience as degree course with management component
- ECDL qualification
- ability to speak Welsh
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- 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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Davies
- Job title
- Deputy Head of Nursing for Long Term Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 684056
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