Total 10 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Llantrisant/Bridgend/Merthyr, CF72 8XR

Applications are invited from substantive and competent Area Managers and existing Assistant Chief Fire Officers employed in a UK Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service. We are looking for strategic leaders who can demonstrate a strong record of visible and transformational leadership within a dynamic environment and who holds the relevant management qualifications and / or experience outlined in the person specification. The ability to produce positive results is key along with a broad range of experience. Prospective applicants will need to demonstrate a thorough understanding of both the functions of the Fire and Rescue Service and the issues facing the Service both within Wales and the UK.

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. Act as a main point of contact for Therapies staff to report absences, documenting the details accurately and communicating messages professionally and sensitively to the appropriate member of the Team. Complete and process referrals to other Health Care Professionals e.g. Occupational Health and Mental Health Services for staff as required. Recruit new administration and clerical staff to the Directorate, and carry out local induction with them. Ensure that appropriate and relevant training is undertaken by new members of the administration and clerical teams. Carry out annual Your Conversation reviews, setting objectives and advising administration and clerical staff on how to meet their objectives. Carry out reviews of administration and clerical staff work methods and systems, to ensure the most efficient use of people power and resources. Implement and adhere to relevant all Wales and UHB policies and procedures within the role. Propose changes to office procedures and/or working practices to improve efficiencies. Ensure operational protocols and working practices are in place and these are communicated to staff. Ensure all Therapies staffs mandatory and statutory training is up-to-date in line with organisational policies. Undertake daily fires checks within the office area, and provide refresher training to staff on Fire Evacuation and checking procedures as required. Investigate any concerns or incidents relating to administration functions within Therapies, and ensure lessons learned are identified and put mechanisms in place to prevent recurrence. Promote good practice, and ensure that administration and clerical staff are aware of maintaining a high standard of confidentiality at all times. Establish and maintain excellent professional relationships with Health Board staff. Work with all administrative and clinical staff in order to support the Directorate business. Receive and provide sensitive clinical and business related information e.g. advise patients of waiting lists, waiting times and respond to any concerns/complaints. Ensure effective and sensitive communication (either face to face or via the telephone), and have the ability to defuse situations quickly if required. Be empathetic with patients/carers/relatives and staff, overcoming any barriers to understanding and adapting communication style. Assess and resolve incidents/concerns promptly, making judgement on how best to approach issues, when conflicting demands and choices are not straight forward e.g. patient concerns, conflict between staff, staff shortage problems and workload issues. Liaise with, and advise administration and clerical staff on workload priorities, using motivational skills to utilise time efficiently, providing support when necessary. Advise administration and clerical staff on conduct/capability issues, negotiating solutions to disagreements and problems to prevent formal processes and escalation. Work closely with Therapies clinical staff to ensure the smooth running of services. Require knowledge of various electronic staff management systems, and paper based personnel records systems e.g. ESR, e-rostering, pay cards, rotas, local databases. Effectively use Microsoft Office software packages, in particular Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

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

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.

Paralegal - Commercial - Chief Executive - Legal
Job description
37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit a motivated and experienced individual to join our Lexcel compliant Directorate. Working within a dedicated team, you will support the Commercial Team by providing a high-quality administrative service that assists with the operation of an efficient and effective service.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a flexible approach to the role, coupled with excellent communication skills. You will have a particular ability in relation to property and highway law. In return you will enjoy flexible working in a supportive environment where you will be treated and developed as a professional. We will give you a competitive salary, contributory final salary pension, personal development opportunities, subsidised parking and leisure facilities, and the chance to contribute and shape the continuous improvement of legal services in Bridgend.

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Rob Jones, Senior Lawyer on 01656 643476.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 25 September 2024

Shortlisting Date: 30 September 2024

Interview Date: 07 October 2024

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification

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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

Manpower is recruiting a Directorate Support Officer on behalf of our public sector client.

Location: Cwmbran
Job type: Temporary
Duration: 9 months with the possibility of an extension
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8 am - 4 pm or 9 am - 5 pm
Hourly rate: £11.67

The role
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the team and to be the first point of contact for any queries or request from both internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Maintain and update calendars for the Service Manager and Operations Support Manager
• Manage incoming requests for information and respond to queries via telephone, email or direct communication
• Arrange and coordinate meetings, including booking rooms and setting up equipment
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and documents
• Take minutes during meetings and prepare formal records
• Organise and maintain paper based and electronic filing systems
• Greet and register visitors ensuring compliance with security protocols
• Management of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Co-ordinate travel bookings and accommodation for staff
• Typing, to include audio typing transcriptions

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Business and Administration or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in using Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams)
• Experience of working in an administrative environment
• Experience in co-ordinating diaries/rotas and allocating tasks
• Advanced keyboard / Microsoft Word skills
• Team player and able to work as a part of the team

The role is subject to satisfactory references and standard DBS check (Manpower covers the cost of the DBS check).

What we offer you

• Weekly pay
• 28 days paid annual leave
• Access to the MyPath Programme

How to apply
If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application. Apply now with a current CV for consideration.

The Directorate Manager is responsible for operational and performance management, service quality and planning, resource use and modernisation. As such they are responsible, along with the Clinical Director and Head of Nursing for the leadership, direction and financial control of services. Contributing to and ensuring the delivery of strategic and operational service objectives set by the Board and the Health Board Executives. The post holder is required to work independently ensuring effective interpretation and implementation of national guidelines. Responsible for policy, service development, improvement and for the budget and physical resources for several services within the Care Group. Objectives include achievement of all national and local performance targets, local development plans and other national and local initiatives. The Directorate Manager has responsibility for the management teams. This will include the management of staff involving recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance. They will also be responsible for the line management of all services/departments within their Directorate. Together with the Clinical Director and Head of Nursing, they will foster a culture which engages all staff in the development and delivery of the services. To deputise for the Service Director when required. Responsible for ensuring that their teams continually deliver improvements to patient services aligned to the principles of Values Based Healthcare. Ensuring a culture of continuous improvement is embedded throughout their area with improvement plans in place. Please see attached job description for more information about this role and the main duties.

Operationally manage and lead designated areas of responsibility within the Complex Care Team . Responsible for the delivery of effective Performance Management, Service and Financial Framework Targets, Communication and Information Governance for the designated area of responsibility. Responsible for the line management of staff involving recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance. Liaise with other senior managers and professionals to ensure the effective delivery of a safe and effective care within designated areas of responsibility within the Directorate. To lead on the development of designated business cases. Lead and support the Divisional Manager in effectively managing the patient pathway performance and service improvement within a Directorate. Be required to interpret and implement national guidelines & CHC Framework to ensure effective delivery of clinical services within areas of responsibility as well as interpret national policy relating to patient pathway and access targets and make recommendations to the Service Group on changes to ensure compliance.

PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS FIXED TERM / SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS

If you are a Swansea Bay University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a forward thinking, dynamic Directorate Manager to join the Complex Care Team, Mental Health & Learning Disabilities, on a 12 month secondment.

As Directorate Manager you will be work closely with Associate Service Group Director and be operationally accountable for provision of key services within Complex Care and Long Term Care Service, being accountable and responsible for standards of care, environment of care, patient experience and care outcomes of patients, that we commission services for across a wider range of independent provider settings.

You will promote multi-professional and multi- agency team working to improve patient care pathways, lead and direct staff within the team on commissioning of services to meet the client needs.

You will actively contribute to the delivery of strategic, operational performance targets working within financial resources and ensuring management of resources relating to identified cost savings and efficiency targets and promoting innovative ways of working through further development of Complex and Long Term Care services. A background in management leadership and financial/ budgetary roles would be beneficial.

Strategic Management– responsible for development, delivery & monitoring of strategies for the complex care service, focusing on person-centred approaches to care to deliver a service that prioritises the care needs of patients & embodies the principles of prudent healthcare.

Performance Management -operational management, organisational & delivery of Complex Health Care across MH & LD Service Group

Finance Management- working within financial resources, ensuring breakeven on delegated budgets, including monitoring of cost savings & efficiency targets.

Service Delivery & Improvement - review delivery of services within service group & independent sector to maximise efficiency for patients & staff, ensuring effective financial management when commissioning services.

Communication & Engagement- build, maintain strong influential relationships with colleagues, staff, all stakeholders to enable the Service Group to develop a culture of collaborative working & commitment to delivering quality services & outcomes for patients, ensuring the patient’s voice is heard.

Information Resources- compliance with policies & procedures and support development of appropriate systems and clear processes to support effective and timely patient flow.

Post holder will be a credible leader, able to direct, lead and empower staff to a high standard of professionalism, efficiency & effectiveness in service delivery & that quality, governance, financial and performance objectives are achieved.

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.
1. Operationally manage and lead designated areas of responsibility within the Complex Care Team .
2. Responsible for the delivery of effective Performance Management, Service and Financial Framework Targets, Communication and Information Governance for the designated area of responsibility.
3. Responsible for the line management of staff involving recruitment, appraisal, CPD and performance.
4. Liaise with other senior managers and professionals to ensure the effective delivery of a safe and effective care within designated areas of responsibility within the Directorate.
5. To lead on the development of designated business cases.
6. Lead and support the Divisional Manager in effectively managing the patient pathway performance and service improvement within a Directorate.
7. Be required to interpret and implement national guidelines & CHC Framework to ensure effective delivery of clinical services within areas of responsibility as well as interpret national policy relating to patient pathway and access targets and make recommendations to the Service Group on changes to ensure compliance.


This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jan 2024

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