Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
On behalf of the Manager the post holder is responsible for the day-to-day operational issues within designated area of responsibility to ensure the Service Group delivers on its key targets & priorities in a safe, sustainable and effective environment
On behalf of the Divisional Manager take a management lead on the day-to-day delivery of operational clinical services. Ensuring that junior staff rotas are functional and support the delivery of modernisation targets.
Provide direct support to the Lead Clinicians in the management of demand for and supply of capacity on a day-today basis. This post supports the Manager and assists in the modernisation, planning and delivery of services within the Service Group.
Act on own initiative to resolve capacity issues liaising with consultants and other departments to ensure current and future targets are met
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain good working relationships with the Lead Clinician and Senior Nurses which develop and support robust communication on a range of complex and sometime sensitive issues where there may be barriers to understanding.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with non-clinical staff at all levels both within and outside the Health Board ensuring appropriate levels of influence.
Attend and participate in regular meetings Hospital meetings, as required
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 & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. Recognised management qualification i.e. ISM
2. Service Improvement qualification (Bronze)
3. Knowledge of effective operational management.
4. Knowledge change and development.
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
5. Full range of IT skills.
6. Excellent communication organisational skills. Innovative and well organised.
7. Ability to plan and prioritise.
8. Ability to concentrate frequently when under pressure and subject to interruptions.
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable