Are you an experienced strategic leader ready to shape the future of healthcare planning across Wales? NHS Wales Performance & Improvement (NHS P&I) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Deputy National Director of Planning to provide system leadership and drive excellence in planning at a national and regional level.
We are looking for a strategic thinker and inspirational leader with:
* A Master’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills) and evidence of continuous professional development.
* A Post Graduate Planning Diploma (essential); a Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare Planning and/or programme/project management qualification (desirable).
* In-depth, expert knowledge of NHS planning, with significant experience leading large-scale, complex projects/programmes.
* Strong political awareness and the ability to analyse and interpret complex data, policy, and performance information.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
* Demonstrable leadership, vision, and the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
* A commitment to NHS values and behaviours, with resilience, integrity, and a solution-focused approach.
* Lead the design, development, and delivery of the NHS P&I Strategy and associated workplans.
* Oversee national and regional planning, service change, and support the Welsh Government-led national planning cycle.
* Provide direct management support to the National Director of Planning and deputise as required.
* Lead the NHS P&I Planning Senior Management Team and work closely with system partners, including Welsh Government, Health Boards, Trusts, and Special Health Authorities.
* Champion data-driven, evidence-based planning and ensure robust performance management frameworks are in place.
* Develop and maintain effective partnerships across the health and social care system, influencing senior leaders and stakeholders to improve population health outcomes.
* Oversee the development and integration of planning information systems, digital tools, and performance dashboards.
* Manage significant budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and effective workforce planning across multiple departments.
* Represent NHS P&I at senior meetings and facilitate stakeholder events, including with third sector partners and patients.
NHS Wales Performance and Improvement works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales. Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health. We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction – enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/. For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Iain Hardcastle Job title: Director of Networks and Planning Email address: iain.hardcastle2@wales.nhs.uk
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