Job overview

We are looking for An Assistant Director of Operations – Planned Care who shares our vision, ambition and values. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer the Assistant Director of Planned Care will oversee the delivery of the Health Board’s ambitious commitment to continue the transformation of planned care services (including Cancer and Diagnostics) and delivery of national standards for planned care.

They will oversee the expansion of current efficiency and productivity programmes and work alongside the transformation agenda to drive the relevant programmes to ensure patients get the right care, in the right place, at the right time, thereby improving access, waiting times, clinical outcomes and experience for all patients in need of planned care in Swansea Bay UHB. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced individual to make a significant impact in the planned care delivery of the Health Board and the wider service transformation programme.

Main duties of the job

The post holder has responsibility for collaborating with colleagues in Service Groups and Corporate Functions to provide high quality well-being and care services taking account of the needs of the SBUHB population.

• They will be responsible for the provision of strategic and operational leadership to ensure the safe, high quality and efficient management of all services within the responsibility and accountability of Planned Care agenda, including the population’s health and the delivery of care services. 

• They will have leadership responsibility for the effective implementation of national, regional and local strategies and the delivery of population health integrated service objectives within available resources on all sites within the remit of Planned Care.
• They will have accountability to support the Chief Operating Officer in ensuring there is a positive patient and community centred culture, continually collaborating with partner organisations, staff and patients to improve population wellness and clinical care outcomes.
• They will be expected to pro-actively collaborate with other senior personnel and external stakeholders to ensure that the health of the population of Swansea Bay is improved and exceeds expectations where possible.
• They will have full line management responsibility undertaking the full range of workforce functions that include disciplinary, grievance, appraisal, recruitment, performance management for several diverse teams.

Working for our organisation

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.