This is a key leadership role in the Health Board. The role provides an opportunity to work with senior colleagues across Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) (Operationally and Corporately across the various service groups/units and services), with partners across the health sector, third parties, Welsh Government and enforcing authorities to shape the health, safety, and welfare of the Health Board and to meet its legal requirements.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will provide strategic and professional vision, leadership, management and be responsible for:

• The development and maintenance of the Strategic management of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire risk for the Health Board.
• Lead whole system approaches to role redesign which address long term regulatory issues and provide greater levels of sustainability and reliability across the organisation.
• Assessing the impact of future configuration of services by analysing and interpreting highly complex information and use expert judgement to develop and lead strategies that support delivery of efficient, effective, and safe services.
• Represent SBUHB at local and national level in the development of aspects of NHS Wales development strategy work related to Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.
• Delivering the Health Board’s Integrated Medium-Term Plan (IMTP) the post holder will be responsible for policy and service development for Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.
• Lead individuals to bring together the Health and Safety service delivery team into one coordinated unit. Be responsible for work allocation, and accountable for the team’s performance targets including work plan objectives. To manage the professional advisory service provided by the Health and Safety Department.

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.

Planning and Design

• Developing the relevant improvement plans in accordance with national guidance for approval by the Health Board. Work closely with partner agencies and organisations on all Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire matters.
• Development and delivery of efficient, proactive, and sustainable Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire Services. Establish a comprehensive programme of skill development for managers in the area of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire which supports the ongoing optimisation of the contribution of the workforce to the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality healthcare
• Identify and prioritise the annual work plan and ad hoc initiatives as part of the operational planning process and seek opportunities for external funding as appropriate. Produce Action Plans and Work Programmes for Health and Safety disciplines. Ensure that standards are being met and any gaps are proactively managed to ensure patient and staff safety
• Ensure that the health & safety risk register and incident data is utilised to forecast trends and to assist the teams in offering an initiative-taking service to the line managers.

Improvement, Monitoring, Policy/Service Development

• Ensure that an evidence-based approach is applied to policy development and re-design programmes; and consider the outcomes of relevant audit and/or evaluation work on all aspects of the role. Continuous monitoring, assessment, review and evaluation of relevant strategies and practices.
• This role will involve being responsible for writing new and updating existing Health Board Policies.
• Adhere to the standards identified within the NHS Code of Conduct for managers, and where relevant those included in appropriate Professional Codes of Conduct
• Lead responsibility for external investigation and by enforcing agencies/legislative bodies, i.e., health & safety executive, in relation to health & safety. Also provide a compilation of draft replies to complaints arising in relation to matters relating to health, safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and fire.
• Work with the Executive Director of Finance and other Executive Directors to establish appropriate infrastructures to oversee and implement the strategic vision for Organisational transformation, ensuring appropriate membership and underpinning performance standards. Establish regular reporting mechanisms to relevant groups once they are established, to monitor implementation of the overall strategic direction for modernisation of Health, Safety and welfare, case management/violence and aggression and Fire.