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., 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., Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English., 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., Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
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.