Deputy Director of Single Lead Employer - NHS
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Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity to lead our Single Lead Employer (SLE) Division, as we continue to expand the services we offer the NHS in Wales. The SLE Division is an innovative and new approach to providing a collaborative employment model for Doctors and Dentists in Postgraduate Training and Pharmacy Trainees within NHS Wales.
We are looking for an experienced, influential, and ambitious leader to build on our success in delivering value, innovation and excellence through partnership. This is a strategic role and you will be expected to drive initiatives to improve and modernise service delivery across NHS Wales.
Reporting to the Director of People, Organisational Development and Employment Services, you will work closely with the Medical Director and Deputy Medical Director, NHS Wales organisations, Welsh Government, the British Medical Association, Commercial Pharmacy and Commercial Dental colleagues.
As an organisation we have fully embraced the ability to work in an agile way to deliver enhanced performance, and you would be expected to champion this approach.
If you have a track record of delivering robust strategic plans, challenging, and redefining professional and organisational boundaries and creating an environment that enables team members to grow and thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
You'll assume full strategic responsibility for the SLE Division leading our long-term strategic planning, working with stakeholders to ensure the service meets the needs of NHS Wales, and aligns with agreed tripartite organisational agreements.You will drive innovation and change and provide a modern excellent service to our customers.
Internally, you will lead the SLE Division, motivating team members to deliver a high quality and timely service to our customers and stakeholders. You’ll be able to demonstrate success in the coaching and development of staff.
Externally, you'll represent NWSSP at stakeholder and customer meetings across Wales, with HEIW, Health Boards, Professional Bodies and Welsh Government.
You'll be comfortable working in changing and challenging environments. You will be a excellent negotiator and be confident working alongside executive colleagues from across the Public Sector.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Knowledge of multiple NHS Wales stakeholder professional groups
- Experience of working at a senior level in a specialist area
- Extensive knowledge of Medical and Dental workforce matters
- Experience in delivering operational performance, information systems and service improvement
Experience
Essential criteria- Substantial senior management experience and working knowledge across a number of regulatory systems within NHS Wales
- Ability to influence Key Stakeholders including Directors and Trade Unions
- Practical understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to enable best practice
Attributes
Essential criteria- Evidence of highly developed communication skills
- Evidence of high level analytical skills and the ability to draw qualitative and quantitative data to draw appropriate conclusions
- Evidence of using evidence to innovate and improve services
- Evidence of working autonomously and using sound judgment in the absence of precedent
- Evidence of strategic leadership and political skills
- Awareness of the importance of the More Than Just Words Strategy and the Welsh language in the delivery of dignified health care.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
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