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Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and senior Nurse or Midwifery Leader to be responsible for the strategic and operational Workforce Modernisation of the Nursing and Midwifery workforce ensuring effective strategic support to NHS Wales in delivering the vision set out in Government policies through the implementation of the objectives agreed through Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) Integrated Medium term Plan (IMTP).
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Nursing, Health Professionals and Quality, the post holder will be the lead for the design and implementation of major workforce programmes across Wales formulating long term strategic plans and will be the expert in their field.
The Associate Director Workforce Transformation (Nursing and Midwifery) will deputise for the Executive Director of Nursing, Health Professions and Quality as required, will support the Executive Director of Nursing, Health Professionals and Quality in Financial Management, Management Procedures, Governance, Risk Management and be part of the directorate senior management team.
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 3rd November, in person at Ty Dysgu, Nantgarw CF15 7QQ.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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· Ensure effective arrangements are in place for the delivery of workforce modernisation programmes across primary, community and secondary care in support of A Healthier Wales, NHS Wales National Programmes, Welsh Government priorities, Duty of Quality, NHS Wales in 10+ years.
Manage a complex set of stakeholder relationships required to deliver changes across education, service, government and private/industry sectors, this will include working with clinicians, director-level managers and private organisations.
To be a visible leader facilitating and engaging staff and clinicians to contribute to the overall strategic direction of workforce and education improvement/ transformation.
Working for our organisation
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is the strategic workforce body for NHS Wales with statutory functions that include education and training, workforce planning, workforce development and transformation, leadership and succession planning, and careers. Our purpose is to develop a workforce that delivers excellent care to patients/service users and excellent population health. We are a Special Health Authority working closely with our partners; Social Care Wales, education providers, professional and regulatory bodies and Welsh Government.
HEIW’s is committed to developing an internal culture of choice. Our Values reflect our thoughts, feelings and beliefs in how we will, and will not, behave and treat others:
- Respect for All in every contact we have with others,
- Ideas that Improve: Harnessing creativity and continuously innovating, evaluating and improving,
- Together as a Team: Working with colleagues across NHS Wales and with partner organisations.
HEIW received the HPMA Award for Employee Engagement in 2019.
What you can expect:
- a corporate induction and 90 day Welcome itinerary,
- compassionate leadership,
- a meaningful values based performance appraisal process,
- the opportunity to impact upon health and social care services and the lives and wellbeing of the people of Wales.
Many of our colleagues and stakeholders have commented on the buzz and atmosphere we create by working together as “One HEIW Team”. Do you want to join that team?
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.
It is essential that your application demonstrates how you meet the job description / person specification for this post.
Associate Director Workforce Transformation (Nursing and Midwifery) in Cardiff employer: Health Education and Improvement Wales
Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead strategic workforce planning within the NHS. With a strong commitment to employee development, HEIW fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and foresight, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet future healthcare demands. Located in Wales, employees benefit from a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the health sector.
Contact Details:
Health Education and Improvement Wales Recruitment Team
