About this role
Job summary
The Programme Director of Continuing Health Care and Funded Nursing Care is responsible for leading the strategic transformation agenda across the Care Group for Primary Care and Community to deliver high-quality, integrated services that meet the needs of patients and the community.
The post holder will have delegated senior lead reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing for Continuing NHS Healthcare (CHC) across the Health Board, ensuring:
Robust governance and oversight
Full compliance with the National Framework for CHC
High-quality, person-centred care
Effective financial stewardship and value-based commissioning
Clear and consistent reporting and assurance to the Board
The role will act as the senior operational and strategic lead for CHC on behalf of the Executive Director of Nursing, leading system-wide improvement in partnership with Local Authorities and Regional Partnership Boards (RPBs), ensuring alignment with Welsh Government expectations for urgent improvement and national consistency.
The post holder will ensure the Health Board can provide clear assurance on CHC governance, quality, performance and financial risk, supported by robust data, audit and continuous improvement processes.
Main duties of the job
Visionary leadership for the Care Group transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with national healthcare policies, including the CHC National Framework and National Commissioning Framework
Lead the development and delivery of a Health Board wide CHC strategy and improvement plan aligned with National priorities and the emerging national CHC improvement programme
Ensure all CHC governance risk and performance information is synthesised into clear assurance reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, including escalation of risks, compliance issues and financial pressures
Work collaboratively with other Directors in the development and delivery of a robust Development Plan, identifying current and future service and transformational needs to deliver integrated care. This will require extensive and ongoing research into the approach taken in other areas
Lead on the design, development, and delivery of complex transformation programmes, including clinical service redesign, digital transformation, workforce optimisation and CHC pathway redesign
Responsible for providing strategic overview, leadership and transformational change to enable the effective integration of services. Lead and facilitate the resolution of strategic issues and interdependencies and provide flexible targeted delivery support to the organisation to deliver the Transformation & Improvement priorities.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is secondment/fixed term for 6 months due to funding and the nature of the project. In the interests of supporting NHS employees tomaintaincontinuous employment, anyone wishing to apply for the post who is already employed within NHS may be offered the appointment as asecondment. Therefore, please seek approval from your Line Manager to be released for a secondment, before applying.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt mean essential ; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing candidates. This isnt fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Health Management, Business Administration, or equivalent experience). Project / Programme Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP) or equivalent experience. Evidence of continuous professional development in leadership, change management, or transformation. Current Healthcare Professional Registrant (NMC / HCPC). Experience of leading Continuing Healthcare (CHC) services, commissioning, or complex care systems. In-depth understanding of the National Framework for CHC and commissioning in Wales. In-depth understanding of the NHS and current healthcare policy, including the challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience of providing board-level assurance on quality, safety, performance and finance. Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programmes within a healthcare or public sector environment, showing specialist knowledge of transformation and its application to improving healthcare services. Significant experience of working at a senior leadership level within a complex healthcare organisation, including experience of working with executive teams and boards. Evidence of being able to influence and negotiate on complex subject matter decision making. Experience of leading service redesign and improvement initiatives that have delivered measurable improvements in patient outcomes and efficiency, including the writing of relevant complex business plans, policies, and strategies. Demonstrated success in managing change within a multidisciplinary environment, including managing cultural and organisational change using change management methodologies. Experience of working collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders, including commissioners, local authorities, and other healthcare providers. Proven leadership experience at the highest levels within a healthcare or public sector organisation, including strategic decision-making and influencing board-level stakeholders.
Skills and Atrributes Essential
Ability to lead system-wide governance and assurance frameworks. Strong understanding of data, performance management and quality assurance in complex systems. Highly developed leadership skills, with the ability to inspire coach and motivate teams to deliver high quality work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and present complex information clearly and persuasively. The ability to communicate contentious and challenging subjects effectively to multiple professional groups. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions in a fast paced environment. Able to rapidly understand subject matter from across different areas e.g. planned and unplanned care and provide an informed opinion using a transformation mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines
Desirable
Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address Ynysmeurig House
Unit 3 Navigation Park
Abercynon
CF45 4SN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)