Job summary
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 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.
About us
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.
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
1. NMC Registered Nurse with Qualifications appropriate to the Service Area Managed
2. Continued professional and management development
3. Relevant Degree
4. Recognised and relevant management qualification or must be achieved 1 - 2 years of being in post
Desirable
5. Evidence of mentoring
6. Assessment and / or teaching
Experience
Essential
7. Management experience at band 6 or above
8. Relevant Clinical Experience
9. Child Protection / Safeguarding training at Level 3
Desirable
10. Evidence of financial management skills and ability
11. Evidence of change management
Skills
Essential
12. Leadership skills
13. Ability to prioritise work to tight deadlines
14. Effective communication at team levels and with other agencies and general public
15. Team working / motivational skills
Desirable
16. Research and audit skills
17. IT skills - ECDL or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
18. Working knowledge of Safeguarding Procedures
Personal Qualities
Essential
19. Ability to show strong, calm and decisive leadership at all times, including in crisis situations
20. Ability to work in isolation sometimes under stress
21. Ability to problem solve and to be adaptive to change situations
Other Relevant Requirements
Essential
22. Ability to travel
23. Calm personality