Neonatal Infant Feeding Lead Band 6

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is seeking a lead professional for the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Accreditation Project. The role requires strong leadership and teamwork skills, with a focus on communication with colleagues and families. The ideal candidate should have a vision for service improvement while maintaining high-quality standards and treating others with respect. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable but not essential. Join a welcoming team committed to promoting equality and diversity in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Strong team working and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate well with colleagues and families.
• Vision to help move the service forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional for the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative.
• Support the team and maintain quality.

Job description

The Post Holder will be the lead professional for the Implementation of the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Accreditation Project.

With strong team working and leadership skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and families. The ability to communicate in Welsh is not essential but would be an advantage. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team and will never compromise on quality always treating others with respect and dignity.

This area is geographically diverse, comprising of large rural areas, an extensive coastline, a number of large population centres and industrial areas. It offers spectacular landscapes and a rich cultural heritage – many of the population we serve speak both Welsh and English. We have good road and rail links into English cities like Chester, Liverpool and Manchester and ferry links to Ireland.

We employ around 16,000 staff and have an annual budget of around £1.1 billion. As a fully integrated organisation we commission and provide a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute and elective hospital services.

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.

Equality and Diversity

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.