Job Overview
We are only accepting applications from staff currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. This post is a fixed term/secondment for 10 months until 31 March 2027 to meet the needs of the service. Applicants must obtain permission from their current line manager prior to applying.
This newly established Primary Care Programme Manager role will work with the Health Board’s Primary and Community Care team and BCUHB practice. The incumbent will lead on the North Denbighshire Practice Boundary review and service model design within our practice, Healthy Prestatyn Iach, and contribute to associated workstreams and projects focusing on Primary and Community Services in North Denbighshire. The role requires managing a large-scale project to completion and developing positive relationships with partners and stakeholders.
Main Duties of the Job
The Programme Manager is responsible for delivering the defined Programme area across BCUHB, including the Programme’s operational plan, financial and performance agreements, service modernisation and improvement, training, governance and activity targets. The role involves managing highly complex, sensitive programmes across operating divisions and the Board, working closely with the CIHC, Associate Directors, Head of Service, Practice Management Team and wider stakeholders.
Working for Our Organisation
The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board provides primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services to a population of around 700,000 in North Wales. The Board is committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcomes applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Working closely with the CIHC, Associate Directors, Head of Service for Health Board Practices, Practice Management Team and wider stakeholders, the Programme Manager will deliver the Programme’s operational plan, financial performance agreements, service modernisation & improvement, training, governance and activity targets. The Programme Manager is expected to deputise for the CIHC Associate Director of Primary and Community Care and to develop and maintain performance management, governance and information systems. The role requires substantial autonomy and the provision of strategic planning, service development and improvement guidance to programme areas and constituent projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree and/or management or professional qualification at diploma level or equivalent demonstrated knowledge
* Master’s in Healthcare related subject (or commitment to completing in 3 years) or equivalent experience
Experience
* Experience of managing projects in Primary Care
* Significant relevant management experience working with multi-disciplinary teams
Skills
* Ability to deliver performance requirements within set deadlines
* Project management and facilitation skills in primary care
Knowledge
* In‑depth knowledge across primary care services, systems and procedures
* Demonstrated understanding of the science of improvement and quality techniques
Personal Qualities
* Ability to prioritise workload and deliver within tight and competing deadlines
* Commitment to a culture of continuous improvement and development, underpinned by open communication and team working
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Contact Alison Kemp, Associate Director of Primary and Community Care, Central IH (alison.j.kemp@wales.nhs.uk) for further information.
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