Monday, October 27, 2025
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Senior Programme Manager – Place Based Care

Posted: 2 days ago

Job Description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewAneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join our Transformation and Delivery Team. This is a pivotal role supporting the design and delivery of the Place-Based Care (PBC) Programme. PBC is central to both A Healthier Wales: Our Plan for Health and Social Care and The Primary Care Model for Wales, which advocates for a shift in focus from a traditional hospital-based medical model to one that is focused on prevention and early intervention. The PBC programme will bring together community members, organisations, services, and teams responsible for health and well-being of the population and communities.Main duties of the jobAs a key member of the team, the post holder will lead the design, planning, and delivery of complex transformational system change across community, health and social care. Working in close collaboration with Divisional teams, Public Health, Primary Care, Community Services, and wider system partners, you will drive forward innovative and sustainable system change aligned to the Health Board’s Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP) and 10yr Better Health, Better Care Better Lives, Gwent 2035 strategy as well as the priorities set by the Gwent Regional Partnership Board.You will be responsible for identifying and shaping opportunities for transformational change, supporting Divisions to implement new ways of working that are person-centred, informed by population need, are outcomes-focused, and system-integrated. This includes providing hands-on programme and project management support, facilitating stakeholder engagement and involvement to harness a collaborative approach that aligns activity towards a shared vision and purpose with people and communities at the centre, and ensure the delivery of measurable change using robust monitoring and evaluation tools.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.QualificationsEssential criteriaMasters-level qualification or equivalent level of demonstrable knowledge and experienceQualification or equivalent project and programme management experience. Managing Successful Programmes or Prince2Evidence of continuous professional developmentExperienceEssential criteriaExtensive previous senior NHS managerial experienceExperience of complex service planning in a Health or social care roleExperience of planning and implementing long-term strategy and change programmesKnowledge of NHS policyProven track record of successfully introducing significant organisational change in a complex environmentExperience of strategic thinking at a senior levelSignificant experience of working with staff at all levels within the NHS and external partner agenciesDemonstrable success in building, leading, motivating and developing teamsAbility to influence at all levels and a highly strategic thinkerDesirable criteriaExperience of working clinicallySkillsEssential criteriaAbility to analyse and appropriately present highly complex informationCapacity/demand management and planningAbility to benefit plan and monitorProven ability to achieve targets and objectives within a demanding and pressured environment against challenging deadlinesSound judgement, decision making and organisational skillsCollaborative team playerResilientAble to interpret relevant legislation and national guidanceAble to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills, displaying credibility, influencing skills and political acumenAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in a manner which is clear, fluent and persuasiveSelf-motivated and committed to developing selfProven ability to influence large groups of staffAbility to work on own initiative and organise workload to operate effectivelyAbility to prioritise, make judgements, problem solveDesirable criteriaWelsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in WelshAbility to develop online processes and support toolsOtherEssential criteriaSatisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check

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