Job summary
- Main area
- Planning
- Grade
- Band 8a
- Contract
- 24 months (Fixed term/Secondment for 24 months until 31/3/2028 due to funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-AC029-0326
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- To be confirmed on appointment
- Town
- To be confirmed on appointment
- Salary
- £56,514 - £63,623 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Service Planning Manager
Band 8a
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31st MARCH 2028 DUE TO FUNDING
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our transformation journey as a Service Planning Manager working within our Better Together transformation portfolio. We are seeking two highly skilled individuals to play a key role in leading the service planning requirements to deliver a new transformational model of care for Powys. We are specifically looking for these roles to support Phase 1 of our Better Together journey, with a focus on adult Physical and Mental Health Community Services. A background in service planning in these areas would therefore be desirable. This work be key to the delivery of Community by Design, ‘A Healthier Wales’, and our Health & Care strategy through the development of a Clinical Services Plan for Powys. There will be a need to cross-cover and to provide service planning expertise and support to other high-priority service areas, such as planned care, as required and as the transformation portfolio develops.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will require a level of freedom to act, to enable agile decision making and actions; they will be expected to interpret national policy and guidance for health and social care. This role will operate in a complex environment, working across health, social care and multiagency organisations to ensure the implementation of national and local policy across directorates. The post holder will work closely with operational and corporate services and will be responsible for analysis of detailed, complex datasets and be able to undertake research in relation to national and local evidence-based to make judgements on how to effectively deliver the new model of care at both a strategic and operational level.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh- and/or English-speaking candidates are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The role will involve working with clinicians, managers, staff, professionals, partners, and other key stakeholders across health, social care, and multi-agencies to deliver a new model of care.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
Undertake mapping of existing services and development of a detailed, robust case for change required as part of options and business case development.
Leading on the development of new models of care, service plans/specifications and pathways in conjunction with health and care professionals, based on an agreed planning framework, national guidance and legislation, Powys Health and Care Strategy and Area Plan and local population needs and intelligence.
Significant amount of engagement and communication messaging.
Work with the Executive Leads, Senior Responsible Officers, Transformation Programme Managers, Operational and Clinical Leads and wider team members to provide leadership and expertise in technical planning to deliver transformational change in Powys.
The post holder will be at the forefront of a dynamic and high-profile programme, making a significant contribution to all facets of health service technical planning.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers, but even if you don’t speak any Welsh or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Masters degree level qualification in business / management or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Significant experience of working at a senior management level and with clinicians and other health and social care professionals
- Project Management qualification
- Significant knowledge of technical service planning and leading edge service development in health and social care and the ability to use that knowledge to influence planning for services in Powys
- Significant experience of hands on delivery and management of complex full lifecycle projects or service development, ideally within the NHS or a public sector organisation
Desirable criteria
- IQT Silver Award training
- Registered Health or Social Care professional
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of developing technical planning products to support transformational change in the NHS or public sector
- Evidence of compiling and producing high quality professional written reports, production of business cases, service plans and strategies
- Experience of working with staff to implement service improvements
- Understanding of key NHS targets and current priorities within NHS Wales
- Experience of developing case for change documentation underpinned by a robust evidence base
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work with colleagues from across service areas and departments, including external consultants
- Evidence of undertaking presentations to groups
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within and outside of Powys
- Ability to work flexibly, attending meetings and events outside normal working hours as required
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucie Cornish
- Job title
- Director of Improvement & Transformation
- Email address
- [email protected]
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