Swansea Bay University Health Board
About
Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and has a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff.
It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
Primary care independent contractors play an essential role in the care of our population, and the Health Board commissions services from GPs, opticians, pharmacists, and dentists across the area.
We have 49 GP practices in our Health Board area, 72 dental practices including orthodontists, 31 optometry practices, and 92 community pharmacies.
Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings.
The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital covers not only South and Mid Wales but the South West of England. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.
Other specialist services provided by the Health Board include cleft lip and palate, renal, fertility, and bariatric (obesity).
Forensic Mental Health Services are provided to a wider community which extends across the whole of South Wales.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Key details
Location
Site: Health Board Headquarters
Address: 1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Town: Port Talbot
Postcode: SA12 7BR
Major / Minor Region: Swansea
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: 12 months (to cover secondment)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various full and part time hours available)
Salary
Salary: £37,898 - £45,637 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 6)
Specialty
Main area: Human Resources
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together, and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment, and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO COVERING OF SECONDMENT.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is looking for an experienced Senior Workforce Advisor to join our team. As an organisation driven by our values, every person that works for us is expected to demonstrate our values of "caring for each other", "working together", and "always improving". Based at Health Board Headquarters, Baglan (with agile working arrangements in place), the successful candidates will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, comprehensive, and effective HR advisory service on all matters relating to our workforce. The post holders will contribute to the development and implementation of the SBUHB workforce strategy.
Advert
Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is looking for an experienced Senior Workforce Advisor to join our team. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to address complex and sensitive issues with staff at all levels. You will need to display tenacity and resilience and possess the ability to inspire confidence in the managers you support. You must be able to evidence 'hands on' experience within an HR setting operating in a complex and challenging employment environment. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of the NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions of service. We are looking for someone with a high quality grounding in the management of sickness absence, disciplinary investigations, grievance, capability, and dignity at work issues. Experience of managing change and advising on the implications of change is a must.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements, and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users' experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Board's policy-making, service delivery, and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree on a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Specialist Workforce Knowledge through CIPD or equivalent experience
* Educated to Degree Level or equivalent level of experience
* Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
* Member of the HPMA
* ECDL or equivalent Qualification or level of experience
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Excellent working knowledge of employment legislation, good practice, and current developments in workforce practice
* Extensive previous HR experience including the provision of highly complex advice and support to staff and management e.g. sickness absence, disciplinary and grievance and advising and supporting managers through these problems
* Experience of interpreting terms and conditions of service
* Experience of managing change and advising managers on the staffing implications of such change
* Experience of dealing with Trade Union and Staff Organisations including advising at formal meetings
Desirable criteria
* Knowledge of DBS and Work Permit requirements
Documents
* Job Description and Person Specification (392.6) PDF KB
* Occupational Health Functional Requirement Form (648.5) PDF KB
* Guidance notes for Applicants (278.7) PDF KB
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Bethan Raby
Job title: Operational Human Resources Manager
Email address: [email protected]
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