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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