Job summary
An exceptional opportunity to lead a Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) has arisen in Afan (Neath Port Talbot).
The Cluster Lead will provide senior leadership for the LCC, which comprises a wide range of partners including Social Services, the Third Sector, Community Nursing, Allied Health Professionals & Health Sciences, Mental Health Services and primary care contractors including General Medical, Dental, Pharmaceutical and Ophthalmic services.
Strong and inspiring leadership, bringing the wide range of LCC members together to translate national strategic direction into real action is required in this high profile role.
Expressions of interest from candidates are welcome from a range of backgrounds. The position is for two half-day/sessions per week or 0.2 WTE, remuneration is equivalent of Band 8c (A4C) or GP/dental sessional rate.
Afan LCC has a population of over 50,000 registered patients and serves a range of demographics supported by strong multi-disciplinary teams within the cluster. Local knowledge of the Afan LCC area along with its population needs are desirable for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role will report to the Clinical Director for Primary, Community and Therapies Service Delivery Group. Responsibilities include working closely with Health Board Officers and LCC partners to:
- Remodel care pathways
- Deliver services within the community at LCC level
- Support and lead clear plans to improve population health, including playing a key role in steering the direction of the Pan Cluster Plan.
- Helping inform the future direction and maximise opportunities for the role of LCCs in the health board region
- Chair LCC meetings bringing together key stakeholders across the LCC area
- Support the development and delivery of effective clinical governance systems for the LCC in line with Swansea Bay University Health Board frameworks and policies.
- Lead the LCC to undertake an annual planning cycle integrated with the Health Board Strategic delivery plans, which is deliverable over three years
- Identify innovative programmes of work and oversee their successful implementation
- Ensure stewardship of substantial LCC resources, in line with Health Board Standing Financial Instructions
- Direction and line management of LCC Multi-Disciplinary staff and Business Implementation Manager.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work closely with the Clinical Director for Primary Care & Community Services, Associate Service Group Director, Head of Cluster Development and Planning, the Head of Primary Care, Cluster Development Manager, the Primary, Community and Therapies Service Delivery Group and the Group Medical Director to drive an accelerated programme of cluster development
- Develop key relationships with and ensure equity of influence and engagement of all other members of the LCC including but not exclusive to Professional Collaborative representatives from GPs, Pharmacists, Dental and Ophthalmic professionals, Third Sector, Public Health, Medicines Management, Local Authority and Health Board colleagues, police, housing and registered social landlords, patient participation groups.
- Lead the Local Cluster Collaborative as a representative of the Health Board, in accordance with Health Board policies and processes, within an agreed Cluster Terms of Reference.
- Represent the LCC and be a full member of the Pan Cluster Planning Group. This Group will ensure a Health Board wide approach to Cluster development and will be a key driver for system change
See attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for complete information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters degree or equivalent experience at senior management level within the NHS Professional qualification and current registration
- Extensive recent experience in senior managerial role in Primary /Community Services
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Excellent knowledge of a Healthier Wales and the vision and strategic direction of Primary Care LCCs
- Excellent knowledge of the new Primary Care Model for Wales
Desirable
- Health service management leadership qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in delivering service improvements across primary and community healthcare setting
- Experience of leading on organisational and strategic development
- Experience of recruitment, workforce development and training
- Demonstrate evidence of sound financial/staff management
- Demonstrable experience of successful influencing and negotiating skills
- Strong networker and relationship builder
Desirable
- Experience in aspects of clinical leadership
Personal Skills
Essential
- Political astuteness, understanding what can and cannot be delivered at senior level
- A deep motivation to drive and improve performance in the service and in others
- The confidence to succeed and overcome individual and organisational obstacles
- Being able to manage own emotions and be resilient in a range of complex and demanding situations
- Values: demonstrates the values we seek in our staff: caring for each other, working together and always improving
- Leadership: ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Problem Solving: evidence of an enquiring and critical approach to solving work problems
- Information Technology: IT skills & experience in the use of healthcare systems and software
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
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Neath Port Talbot
SA12 7BX