Job summary Support the strategic planning of the Trust, working within a team of Planning and Performance Business Partners (BPs) within the Strategy, Planning and Performance Directorate. The focus for the post holder spans several high-profile areas, including the development and delivery of the Trust's Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP), 6 Goals planning and response to Ministerial Priorities. Main duties of the job Support various needs, including coordinating reports, papers, and meetings. The post holder will be expected to provide business support related to both internal and external planning within the organisation and engage with Health Board partners to prepare for key external strategic service changes. Support key strategic projects and performance-related activities, offering high-quality business support, analysis, and administrative tasks to assist the Planning & Performance Business partner portfolios. Furthermore, the post holder will contribute to other areas of the organisation by implementing policy practices on projects and programs, ensuring that work streams comply with legislation and align with local guidance. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us RemarkablePeople Our workforce is made up of over 4,000 remarkable people who contribute to the delivery of world-class patient care across Wales, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Whether you work in a patient-facing role or within our range of support services, the work that you do enables us to provide high quality care, wherever and whenever we're needed. The Trust recognises the need for its workforce to represent the diversity of the population it serves across the whole of Wales and seeks to create an environment where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity matters. We are also keen to break down any barriers into the Trust, and would encourage applications from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ communities and disability groups. Careers within the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust are diverse and varied, with opportunities arising right across the service. Whatever your skills and background, you're sure to find a career with us which is fulfilling, challenging, and rewarding. Date posted 18 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 020-AC124-1024 Job locations Working from home or can be based in Ty Elwy, VPH or Matrix St Asaph/Cwmbran/Swansea LL17 0JL Job description Job 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 Job description Job 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 and Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent qualification or professional experience High level of understanding of NHS Wales and the role of the Trust Project Management qualification or experience developing business cases/strategic documents Experience Essential Experience of working in an NHS planning and service development environment (or a large complex organisation) Experience and evidence of supporting and facilitating planning processes in health and/or social care (or a large complex organisation) Experience and evidence of working in partnership with NHS organisations to deliver change and modernisation Relevant experience of working in a complex project or programme environment with multiple work streams Knowledge of national NHS Wales policies and frameworks Experience of performance management in a complex organisation Experience of successful team working Skills and Attributes Essential Able to influence and negotiate to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives Able to interpret legislations and national policy and guidance Able to process, analyse and present appropriately highly complex information Able to consider wider implications to the service Able to identify ways to deliver an excellent service to the organisation and to external bodies Understand strategy and plans for the service, and how they fit together Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills Able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence and political acumen Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent, and persuasive Able to demonstrate effective partnership working with Trade Unions Adhere to the Trust behaviours and values Flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated Desirable Welsh Language Skills (Level 1) or willingness to work towards Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Degree or equivalent qualification or professional experience High level of understanding of NHS Wales and the role of the Trust Project Management qualification or experience developing business cases/strategic documents Experience Essential Experience of working in an NHS planning and service development environment (or a large complex organisation) Experience and evidence of supporting and facilitating planning processes in health and/or social care (or a large complex organisation) Experience and evidence of working in partnership with NHS organisations to deliver change and modernisation Relevant experience of working in a complex project or programme environment with multiple work streams Knowledge of national NHS Wales policies and frameworks Experience of performance management in a complex organisation Experience of successful team working Skills and Attributes Essential Able to influence and negotiate to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives Able to interpret legislations and national policy and guidance Able to process, analyse and present appropriately highly complex information Able to consider wider implications to the service Able to identify ways to deliver an excellent service to the organisation and to external bodies Understand strategy and plans for the service, and how they fit together Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills Able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influence and political acumen Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent, and persuasive Able to demonstrate effective partnership working with Trade Unions Adhere to the Trust behaviours and values Flexible, enthusiastic, and motivated Desirable Welsh Language Skills (Level 1) or willingness to work towards 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Welsh Ambulance NHS Trust Address Working from home or can be based in Ty Elwy, VPH or Matrix St Asaph/Cwmbran/Swansea LL17 0JL Employer's website https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/en/5 (Opens in a new tab)