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Job Overview
This post is a fixed‑term secondment for 5 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated professional, seeking to make a difference in the NHS, to work as part of the Medical Directorate in Wrexham Maelor Hospital as Specialty Manager. This secondment continues until 31 March 2026. Please gain approval from your line manager before applying for this position.
Main Duties of the Job
The post holder will play a key role in managing designated specialties and the operational day‑to‑day administration processes that support the patient pathway. The role supports the Lead Manager in managing the various specialties and services within the area of responsibility. You will work with multidisciplinary teams and partner organisations to deliver the “Referral To Treatment” (RTT) target, patient flow and performance agenda alongside quality and business planning.
Language Requirement
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for Our Organisation
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. 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.
Person Specification
Detailed job description and main responsibilities are attached in the supporting documents.
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
* Educated to degree or diploma level or equivalent experience
Desirable Criteria
* Management or professional qualification
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
* Comprehensive understanding of performance targets as outlined in the Annual Quality framework
* Knowledge of medical services and challenges faced by the division
Desirable Criteria
* Knowledge of information systems
Personal
Essential Criteria
* Committed to a culture of continuous improvement
* Ability to create effective working relationships with clinical staff and to build teams
* Ability to manage work‑life balance
Desirable Criteria
* Ability to communicate in Welsh
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience
Essential Criteria
* Experience of working with multidisciplinary teams and across divisions and departments
* Experience of developing service plans and capital bids that reflect service needs
* Experience of budget management
* Experience of developing services and implementing change to meet performance targets
* Experience of preparing and presenting information to clinical staff to influence, change and inform decisions
* Experience of managing teams, undertaking recruitment, managing performance and sickness and disciplinary issues
* Experience of managing admin and clerical staff
Desirable Criteria
* Experience of leading clinical teams to deliver change
* Experience of working with medical teams
* Experience of participating in consultant job plan reviews
Skills
Essential Criteria
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organisation and external partners
* Able to initiate/ respond positively to change and has ability to learn from the experience
* Ability to analyse and interpret complex information
* Ability to prioritise workload in an operational environment
* Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
* Demonstrable leadership skills
Desirable Criteria
* Sound negotiation and influencing skills
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