Flying Start Team Manager - Denbighshire
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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.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Flying Start is the Welsh Government's targeted Early Years programme for families with children under 4 years of age who live in some of the most disadvantaged areas of Wales. Flying Start aims to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children by mitigating the impact of poverty, which is linked to poor life outcomes in early childhood, including health outcomes.
An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen to operationally lead and manage the Denbighshire Flying Start Health Team.
The post is advertised as a B7 post, working 37.5 hours per week. The post holder would be located at Rhyl Leisure Centre, Denbighshire and would also be expected to travel to our Denbigh based site when required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide highly visible, professional operational leadership, management, and expertise to the skill mix Health Team, ensuring that the service provided is of a high quality.
The post holder will have a detailed knowledge of the Flying Start Programme and associated guidance and an understanding of the health needs of the population eligible to access the Programme across Denbighshire.
You will have experience of excellent partnership working with Local Authority professionals and an understanding of the reporting requirements of the role.
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registered Nurse with Qualifications appropriate to the Service Area Managed
- Continued professional and management development
- Relevant Degree
- Recognised and relevant management qualification or must be achieved 1 - 2 years of being in post
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of mentoring
- Assessment and / or teaching
Experience
Essential criteria
- Management experience at band 6 or above
- Relevant Clinical Experience
- Child Protection / Safeguarding training at Level 3
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of financial management skills and ability
- Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Leadership skills
- Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines
- Effective communication at team levels and with other agencies and general public
- Team working / motivational skills
Desirable criteria
- Research and audit skills
- IT skills - ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Working knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to show strong, calm and decisive leadership at all times, including in crisis situations
- Ability to work in isolation sometimes under stress
- Ability to problem solve and to be adaptive to change situations
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel
- Calm personality
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- Bilingual Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 320.4KB)
- Occupational Health Form (PDF, 640.5KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
- Betsi Cadwaladr Relocation (PDF, 6.8MB)
- Guidance notes for Applicants v1.2 April 2024-bilingual (PDF, 267.0KB)