Welsh Language Officer in Cwmbran

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join the Welsh language unit of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The Welsh Language Officer will, as part of the Welsh Language Unit, ensure that the Health Board delivers the best possible care to the population we serve. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that policies, procedures and support are in place to allow our staff to conform to the Welsh Language Standards and the targets of Welsh Government's More Than Just Words targets.

Main duties of the job:

• The post is integral in ensuring that the Health Board delivers its statutory legal requirements in relation to the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.
• The post holder will provide strategic direction, leadership and specialist advice to all divisions and departments across the Health Board to facilitate and strengthen the provision of bilingual healthcare services to patients and service users.
• The post holder will be a member of the Welsh Language Strategic Group, supporting the strategic framework for implementation of the Welsh Language Standards and providing expertise in ensuring that the workforce can accommodate the demands of the Clinical Futures Strategy and ongoing efficiency and effectiveness initiatives.
• The post holder will work closely with workforce colleagues and all Divisions within the Health Board to comply with the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder will evaluate, analyse and contribute to progress reports for the Executive Board, the Welsh Language Commissioner, and the Welsh Assembly Government's Welsh Language Unit.
• The post holder will prepare reports independently within specific areas of work of the unit for both internal committees and key stakeholders, including Welsh Government and the Welsh Language Commissioner.
• The post holder will work autonomously and on their own initiative and will report to the Head of Welsh Language Unit.

About us:

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work-life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high-quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Job responsibilities:

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply online now to view in Trac.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent demonstrable level of knowledge and experience.
• Proficiency in Welsh language including listening, speaking, reading, understanding and writing (NHS Level 4).
• An understanding of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.
• An understanding of the Strategic Framework: More than just words.

Experience:

• Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the Welsh language and its relevance/importance to public sector organisations, particularly the NHS.
• Experience of promoting bilingualism and/or understanding of the Welsh language agenda.
• Design & delivery of effective training and education.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Welsh, including an ability to communicate complex/sensitive information effectively to a range of people, including patients and their carers.
• Ability to work at all levels, engaging managers, clinicians and Executive Board members.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret complex issues in relation to legislation.
• Demonstrates negotiation and motivational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continued improvement and professional development.

Other:

• Ability to travel to meetings/functions across Wales.

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.