Senior Cluster Co-ordinator

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a Senior Cluster Co-ordinator to lead the Cluster Support Team. This role involves working with various health sectors to improve community health outcomes. The ideal candidate will have significant NHS management experience and strong analytical and communication skills. The position is full-time, with a salary ranging from £48,527 to £55,532 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of NHS or Social Care management or equivalent.
• Proven experience in report development for management decisions.
• Good understanding of the health and social care management environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and co-ordinate local Cluster plans.
• Work directly with Cluster and Professional Collaborative Leads.
• Support cluster leadership roles and shape priorities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree or equivalent experience

Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing in our communities? Do you enjoy bringing people together, building partnerships, and making things happen?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and innovative Senior Cluster Co-ordinator to lead the Cluster Support Team within Central Integrated Health Community (IHC), supporting the development of Clusters across Conwy and Denbighshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of Cluster development in North Wales, working with a diverse range of stakeholders from across health, social care, the third sector, and wider public services. You will be supported by a capable and experienced team of Cluster Co-ordinators, insightful and engaged Cluster and Collaborative Leads, and strong senior leadership within the Primary Care Management Team. This is a rewarding role with real scope to make a difference by supporting improvement and innovation in primary care and helping to deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

If this sounds like something you would enjoy, we would love to learn more about you and offer an informal chat to learn more about Cluster working.

Main duties

You will be responsible for leading and co-ordinating the development of local Cluster plans and ensuring alignment with national policy drivers such as A Healthier Wales and the Primary Care Model for Wales. You will work directly with Cluster Leads and Professional Collaborative Leads, including senior healthcare professionals from General Practice, Optometry, Community Pharmacy and Community Nursing, supporting them in their Cluster leadership roles and helping shape Cluster priorities in response to local population need.

Strong partnership working is key. You will be someone who builds great relationships, communicates with clarity, and brings people with you. You will be passionate about whole-system working, navigate complexity, and work across organisational and professional boundaries. You will help ensure that the work of the Clusters makes a meaningful contribution to national priorities and leads to real improvements in people\'s lives locally.

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

Employer and context

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We uphold organisational values and the \"Proud to Lead\" competence framework, with a commitment to equality and diversity. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome.

Qualifications and experience

• Essential: Evidence of masters degree or experience of working to that level
• Essential: Post-graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Prince2 or equivalent
• Experience – Essential: Significant experience of NHS or Social Care management or equivalent
• Experience – Essential: Proven experience of development and presentation of reports/information to inform management decisions
• Experience – Desirable: Experience of working across health, social care, voluntary and independent sectors; previous experience of needs assessment and/or service mapping

Skills

• Essential: Excellent analytical and information gathering skills
• Essential: Ability to present and explain results of analysis both written and verbal
• Essential: Ability to interpret, synthesize and process large amounts of highly complex information and data to draw conclusions
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to achieve an appropriate level of competence

Knowledge

• Essential: Good understanding of the health and/or social care management environment in Wales, and the roles and responsibilities of primary and community care
• Essential: Knowledge of current national and local community and primary care services
• Desirable: Knowledge and understanding of health and social care data sets, information standards and processes

Personal attributes

• Essential: Ability to develop and sustain personal relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups
• Essential: Ability to work as part of a team
• Essential: Flexible approach to work
• Essential: Self-directed and a completer/finisher
• Essential: Able to work across sites if/when necessary and travel between sites in a timely manner

Other

• Disclosure: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
• Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Location and additional information

Job locations include Llandudno General Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital, Llandudno/Rhyl (LL31 1LB). The role is permanent, full-time, Band 7, with salary range £48,527 to £55,532 per annum, under Agenda for Change.