Job summary
- Main area
- Public Health
- Grade
- Band 8b
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 050-AC353-0525
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Preswylfa, Mold or Bryn y Neuadd, Llanfairfechan
- Town
- Mold / Llanfairfechan
- Salary
- £63,150 - £73,379 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Strategic Health Improvement Development Manager, Public Health
Band 8b
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) to appoint to a senior position within the Public Health Team.
The Strategic Health Improvement Development Manager will play a critical role in leading and delivering the Health Improvement Programme within the Health Board. This programme aims to change the way we deliver health improvement across the Health Board and in working with our stakeholders to do so. There will be a significant focus on improving health and well-being outcomes and reducing health inequalities for the population of North Wales, by developing innovative and collaborative approaches to the prevention of ill health.
Main duties of the job
This key role within the Public Health Directorate will drive prevention strategy implementation and be responsible for achieving key deliverables. The post holder will need to be a confident and experienced relationship manager, with an eye for detail and a background in health improvement, partnership working, project management, planning and delivery. The post holder will have significant experience of North Wales and in working with a range of stakeholders including healthcare services, primary care and public health.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters degree or evidence of equivalent experience in a domain highly relevant to the post
- Management or professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience
- Thorough knowledge of the NHS and the issues facing it, particularly in relation to North Wales’ population health and well-being
Desirable criteria
- Public Health qualified knowledge/experience
- Public Service - Strategic Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience within a Senior Operational Management position, including significant experience in Health Improvement
- Able to provide examples of real progress against key objectives in the development and delivery of services in a complex environment
- Leadership and major change management
- Experience of developing business plans which reflect/support corporate objectives
- Evidence of commissioning services
- Evidence of evaluating and delivering services as a result of findings
- Successful track record with evidence of business and operational planning
- Experience of significant resource management - financial, human and capital.
- Understanding and experience of Value Based Health Care and Whole System Approaches
- Proven experience of implementing service change in a complex multi-partner environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of Health Improvement, working with Health Services, including primary and secondary care.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carol Hughes
- Job title
- Admin and Resource Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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