Non-Executive Director (Digital & Data) - Public Health Wales
- Body
- Public Health Wales
- Appointing Department
- Welsh Government
- Sector
- Health and Social Care
- Location
- All Wales
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £9,360 per annum.
- Time Requirements
- 4 days a month
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
13/04/2022
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Closed for Applications
09/05/2022 at 16:00
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Panel Sift
16/05/2022
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Final Interview Date
29/06/2022
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Announcement
28/07/2022
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Date: 28/07/2022
Vacancy Description
This is an exciting time for Public health Wales as we embark on a new Long Term Strategy and is a great opportunity to use your skills and experience to contribute to our vision ‘Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales’.
Role and responsibilities Non-Executive Directors will, among other things:
Discharge effective governance of the organisation, in all its integrated forms. The Board is a Unitary Board, and Executive and Non-Executive Directors are collectively responsible for Board-level decision-making. Non –Executive Directors have a scrutiny and oversight role and to bring their experience and expertise to bear in support of the Board discussions and decisions. Set the tone and culture for the organisation, ensuring that all staff can come to work and thrive as their authentic selves, without fear of discrimination or disadvantage of any kind. To maintain a ‘line of sight’ from the Board to the front line and back again. Contribute to the work of the Board based upon your independence, past experience and knowledge, and your ability to stand back from day to day operational management. Contribute to a joined up, robust and transparent decision-making process at Board level, to ensure openness and accountability for decisions made. Be expected to have sufficient working knowledge of Public Health Wales’ services and functions to ensure good governance, effective risk assessment and management and delivery against approved plans. Work closely with other public, private and voluntary bodies, to ensure that all relevant views are taken into account during the decision-making process. The interests of service users should be paramount in this respect. Analyse, and critically review, complex information to ensure that decision making is as informed as possible. Oversee the effective stewardship of resources, ensuring openness and accountability in the allocation and utilisation of resources Where NEDs have a specific portfolio, to reflect the views of portfolio stakeholders at Board level. Discharge the role in accordance with the Nolan Principles and the Public Health Wales’ Board Etiquette.
Person Specification
You will most likely have, or will have had, substantial experience in working/ having worked at a senior level in a Digital and Data environment. Your understanding and appreciation of population health related issues in Wales and the how we can better exploit digital solutions and the use of data in this context, as part of the wider health and care system, is essential.
To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
Role Specific Criteria
Public Health Wales is developing an ambitious agenda to maximise both our own use of digital and data opportunities but also those we publish and share with our partners and the Welsh public. We aim for this to help improve our own services and the wider public health services in Wales. We are therefore seeking applications from people with past or present knowledge and experience of working at a strategic level with the digital and data agenda to bring this vital perspective to the Board table. In your application, you will need to demonstrate:
A knowledge and understanding of the role of data and digital transformation in Wales; Ability to apply your knowledge and understanding of digital and data matters in a strategic Board environment – this will ideally be from your direct experience of leading or managing a large scale organisation in the fields of digital and data; An understanding of the data and digital issues affecting the NHS nationally (in Wales) and the ability to work strategically to help achieve improved health outcomes for the people of Wales; Experience of working at a senior executive or Board level. Public Health and well-being are important for everyone in Wales and we welcome applications from people who reflect the rich diversity of the population. Desirable criteria You will have ideally served in a non-executive or trustee role, at a national level.
How to Apply
To make an application please visit the Welsh Government public appointment website here https://cymru-wales.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-3/brand2/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/7/adv/
Once you have registered, you will be able to access the application form. To apply, you will need to submit the application form and two supporting documents. The first is a document answering the questions below, set out as a ‘personal statement’. This document should be no more than two sides of A4. Your application may be rejected if you exceed this limit. The second document is a full, up to date curriculum vitae. The two documents should be uploaded to the “Reasons for Applying” section of the online application form. There should be a 12pt minimum size of font on the supporting documents.