Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our People & Culture Team in Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB). The Workforce Planning Manager will work with colleagues in the Mental Health Directorate, supporting the required training and operational delivery of Workforce Planning in PTHB. The role is responsible for ensuring robust workforce planning training and processes are embedded and utilised throughout the Mental Health Directorate to support improved performance; advising on and supporting Mental Health Directorate Service Managers/Leads with the development of complex workforce plans, to support delivery of the objectives within the integrated plan. The post holder will develop strong and effective relationships with the service leads and operational managers to deliver healthcare services for Powys, through the delivery of agreed strategic workforce planning processes and programmes. This is a fixed term role or a secondment opportunity - please ensure you have your managers approval to apply for the secondment. Main duties of the job To achieve implementation of national and local strategies and policies, the postholder will ensure that PTHB develop realistic and measurable workforce plans linked to regional and All-Wales plans as appropriate; to achieve implementation of national and local workforce planning strategies and plans. The role will have a strong focus on supporting the development of workforce plans within the Mental Health Directorate, in line with the National Strategic Mental Health Workforce Plan. The post holder will work closely with the People and Culture Business Partnering Team to share best practice and lessons learnt, which will inform the spread and scale of workforce planning activity across the organisation. There will be a strong focus on the development of workforce planning skills, capability and capacity of our existing workforce; which will include the creation of resources, which may include the development of training, webinars, frameworks and networks to facilitate access for service managers, partner's agencies and People & Culture colleagues. Working with clinicians and staff within the Mental Health Directorate and across the Health Board as required, the post holder will promote innovation and best practice in workforce planning for service change in support of national priorities and drivers to local health need. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-WPM-0924 Job locations Bronllys / Agile Bronllys LD30LU 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 Essential Educated to Masters degree level or has significant experience of working at equivalent level within a professionally relevant area. Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant area Knowledge of the Strategic Mental Health Workforce plan for Wales. Knowledge and understanding of The Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning Specialist knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques Desirable Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Workforce Planning Holds clinical registration with HCPC/NMC/GMC CIPD Level 5 Experience Essential Experience of developing workforce plans Experience of managing projects, ideally within an NHS setting Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and/or organisations Experience of working to targets and outcomes Experience of delivering learning solutions Desirable Experience of working in the Mental Health clinical setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills A facilitating and enabling approach Analytical thinker with diagnostic and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to any audience where there may be barriers to understanding Excellent written communication evidenced by the ability to create clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences Excellent influencing and negotiating skills Ability to understand and utilise complex information and to concentrate on complex matters whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Values/Other Essential Demonstrate PTHB Values Ability to travel within and outside the Health Board area in a timely manner to meet the needs of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to Masters degree level or has significant experience of working at equivalent level within a professionally relevant area. Evidence of continuous professional development in relevant area Knowledge of the Strategic Mental Health Workforce plan for Wales. Knowledge and understanding of The Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning Specialist knowledge of data analysis tools and techniques Desirable Post Graduate Certificate in Strategic Workforce Planning Holds clinical registration with HCPC/NMC/GMC CIPD Level 5 Experience Essential Experience of developing workforce plans Experience of managing projects, ideally within an NHS setting Experience of working in partnership with a range of stakeholders and/or organisations Experience of working to targets and outcomes Experience of delivering learning solutions Desirable Experience of working in the Mental Health clinical setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Excellent organisational and time management skills A facilitating and enabling approach Analytical thinker with diagnostic and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex information to any audience where there may be barriers to understanding Excellent written communication evidenced by the ability to create clear and concise reports for a variety of audiences Excellent influencing and negotiating skills Ability to understand and utilise complex information and to concentrate on complex matters whilst dealing with unplanned interruptions Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Values/Other Essential Demonstrate PTHB Values Ability to travel within and outside the Health Board area in a timely manner to meet the needs of the role. 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Bronllys / Agile Bronllys LD30LU Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)