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SalaryA Vacancy at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The combined Directorates of Stroke, Care of the Elderly, Neurology & Nephrology have an exciting opportunity for a committed Senior Manager to join the team.
The Service Group is currently in a period of modernisation and change due to the current pressures across the organisation and this role will work in tandem with the Directorate Manager to implement new efficiency processes across the Directorates.
Initially focusing on the delivery of the recommendations from the recent Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) report into the Stroke Directorate, this post offers the opportunity to help reshape Stroke services across the organisation, from first presentation to longer term rehabilitation.
The role will also work closely with the National Stroke Program to deliver a consistent service across Wales.
Upon completion and full implementation of the GIRFT recommendations, the post will function as the Deputy Directorate Manager for the entire service group.
The position is ideally suited to someone with an understanding of Program Management as well as experience with operational management, and in complaints management.
The responsibilities for this job will include, but are not limited to:
• Implementation of the GIRFT recommendations across the Health Board and working with the Stroke Network across Wales to implement elements of best practice
• Deputise for the Directorate Manager when needed
• Re-evaluation of Medical Staffing arrangements across the service group
• Constant improvement and development of current processes to ensure efficiency
• Daily operational management of the service group, including the management of Assistant Directorate Managers to • Ensure that the Directorates maintain compliance with RTT targets
• Maintain at least 90% utilisation of all outpatient clinics
• Manage treat in turn and patient selection
• Develop the services to constantly increase efficiency and capacity
• Ensuring that the medical workforce is maintained (incl. management of on-call rotas)
• Managing complex complaints and signing approving draft responses
Based at The Royal Gwent Hospital and The Grange University Hospital, this post will work closely with the Directorate Manager to maintain and further develop an excellent standard of service. This demanding position will offer the opportunity for self-development and progression into a more senior management role.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post though not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Feb 2024
