Programme Director

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

The Transformation and Strategic Planning Directorate has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced healthcare leader to take on the role of Programme Director for Community by Design (CbD). This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious and high-profile transformation programmes in NHS Wales, shaping how care is delivered for future generations by shifting the balance towards prevention, integration and community-based care.

This is an exciting time in our transformation journey as we reset and refresh our approach to the Major Change Programmes (MCPs). You will operate as one of four Programme Directors across the agreed MCPs, which include Planned Care, UEC and Clinical Services Plan.

CbD is a nationally initiated, system-wide transformation programme across NHS Wales, aligned to longstanding Welsh Government policy to deliver integrated, preventative services in the community - improving population health outcomes and supporting people to remain well closer to home. Delivering this ambition will require:

• A fundamental shift from reactive, service-led models to proactive, population health approaches
• Designing care around people and place, with neighbourhood-level multidisciplinary teams
• Addressing system fragmentation, siloed working and unwarranted variatio

Main duties of the job

This is a senior role with substantial responsibility and freedom to act and we are looking for an exceptional leader with the vision and drive to deliver short term priorities whilst shaping the longer-term transformation of community-based services and new models of care.

The successful candidate will bring strong programme leadership capability, with the ability to operate across Organisational boundaries and influence at system level. You will combine excellent programme management skills with the ability to lead complex change, supported by strong clinical engagement and advanced communication and influencing skills.

The main duties of the job:

• Shaping and delivering a complex, system-wide programme of work
• Leading the development and implementation of new, integrated models of care
• Working in partnership with colleagues across NHS Wales
• Developing and delivering a comprehensive communication and engagement approach
• Establishing and overseeing an outcomes and benefits realisation framework
• Ensuring robust governance, reporting and assurance arrangements
• Providing regular updates and expert advice to Executive Team and stakeholders
• Leading the development of evidence-based proposals to support service transformation
• Driving an integrated approach across programmes
• Regular liaison with the Executive Team and senior leaders within the organisation

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr 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 you 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

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

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Masters, preferably in healthcare management, or equivalent experience.
• Programme Management (MSP Practitioner)
• Extensive knowledge over a range of disciplines including Performance management, Continuous Improvement, Programme Management, Digital, Information, Finance, Human Resources,
• Specialist knowledge of health care systems, service analysis, service transformation and programme management together with knowledge of engagement, consultation and communication and senior (Board level) relationships with partner organisations.
• Detailed knowledge of healthcare and legislative and National standards with an ability to interpret as appropriate to this role

Desirable

• Project Management (PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent)
• Knowledge of capital processes.

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience and expertise in program management within the healthcare sector, with a proven record of accomplishment of successfully delivering complex programs.
• In depth professional knowledge and experience in a number of disciplines including healthcare systems, service analysis, service change/transformation and programme management.
• Extensive NHS senior management experience preferably at Board level in a public sector environment including in depth knowledge of financial management, performance management information systems and staff management. Experience of working in multi-agency teams to deliver innovation and improvement in services
• Achievement and experience of strategy planning, service modelling and developing successful business cases
• Ability to lead, manage and implement change to improve services to patients

Desirable

• Extensive experience of managing multi million pound projects and budgets including experience of complex procurements

Values

Essential

• Demonstrable commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Treats others with compassion, empathy and respect.
• Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.

Other

Essential

• Able to relate to staff of all disciplines and seniority and build credible relationships with a wide range of professionals.
• Hard working, enthusiastic, committed, proactive and innovative.
• Show resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure.
• Develop and control complex project plans and risks using established project management methods.

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Strong understanding of NHS policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Leadership Coaching and management skills.
• Ability to lead by example and influence others.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence and political acumen.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships; proven ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at all levels.

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh.
• Ability to use various media to communicate project work

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Tenacious, demonstrates high levels of drive, enthusiasm and stamina to achieve goals and see things through.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment
• High degree of political awareness
• Understands the need to deliver short term priorities and achieve long term goals
• Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Carlton Court

St Asaph Business Park

St Asaph

LL17 0JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)