Job overview
An exceptional opportunity to lead a Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has arisen in UPPER VALLEYS (Neath Port Talbot).
The Cluster Lead will provide senior leadership for the LCC, which comprises a wide range of partners including Social Services, the Third Sector, Community Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Health Sciences, Mental Health Services and primary care contractors including General Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical and Ophthalmic services.
Strong and inspiring leadership, bringing the wide range of LCC members together to translate national strategic direction into real action is required in this high profile role.
Expressions of interest from candidates are welcome from a range of backgrounds. The position is for two half-day/sessions per week or 0.2 WTE, remuneration is equivalent of Band 8c (A4C) or GP/dental sessional rate.
UPPER VALLEYS LCC has a population of over 30,000 registered patients and serves a range of demographics supported by strong multi-disciplinary teams within the cluster. Local knowledge of the UPPER VALLEYS LCC area along with its population needs are desirable for this post.
If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
Main duties of the job
The role will report to the Clinical Director for Primary, Community and Therapies Service Delivery Group. Responsibilities include working closely with Health Board Officers and LCC partners to:
1. Remodel care pathways
2. Deliver services within the community at LCC level
3. Support and lead clear plans to improve population health, including playing a key role in steering the direction of the Pan Cluster Plan.
4. Helping inform the future direction and maximise opportunities for the role of LCCs in the health board region
5. Chair LCC meetings bringing together key stakeholders across the LCC area
6. Support the development and delivery of effective clinical governance systems for the LCC in line with Swansea Bay University Health Board frameworks and policies.
7. Lead the LCC to undertake an annual planning cycle integrated with the Health Board Strategic delivery plans, which is deliverable over three years
8. Identify innovative programmes of work and oversee their successful implementation
9. Ensure stewardship of substantial LCC resources, in line with Health Board Standing Financial Instructions
10. Direction and line management of LCC Multi-Disciplinary staff and Business Implementation Manager.
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. Masters degree or equivalent experience at senior management level within the NHS Professional qualification and current registration
12. Extensive recent experience in senior managerial role in Primary /Community Services
13. Evidence of continuing professional development
14. Excellent knowledge of a Healthier Wales and the vision and strategic direction of Primary Care LCCs
15. Excellent knowledge of the new Primary Care Model for Wales
Desirable criteria
16. Health service management leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Demonstrable experience in delivering service improvements across primary and community healthcare setting
18. Experience of leading on organisational and strategic development
19. Experience of recruitment, workforce development and training
20. Demonstrate evidence of sound financial/staff management
21. Demonstrable experience of successful influencing and negotiating skills
22. Strong networker and relationship builder
Desirable criteria
23. Experience in aspects of clinical leadership
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
24. Political astuteness, understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level
25. A deep motivation to drive and improve performance in the service and in others
26. The confidence to succeed and overcome individual and organisational obstacles
27. Being able to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations
28. Values: demonstrates the values we seek in our staff: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
29. Leadership: ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
30. Problem Solving: evidence of an enquiring and critical approach to solving work problems
31. Information Technology: IT skills & experience in the use of healthcare systems and software
Desirable criteria
32. Ability to speak Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable