NHS Wales General Management Graduate Trainee

Job overview

TWO PARTS:

• Written ApplicationComplete the application form, providing clear evidence of how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification. We strongly encourage you to give specific examples that demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience.
• Online Assessments (links sent after applications close)Following submission of your application, eligible candidates will be invited to complete a series of online assessments. These assessments form an important part of the selection process and must be completed by the stated deadline.

Please note: Both the written application and online assessments will be considered as part of the selection process. Candidates should ensure they give equal attention to both elements, as progression is dependent on performance across the assessment process.

The NHS Wales Management Graduate Scheme offers a two year programme during which you will be based within a Welsh Health Board, Trust or Special Health Authority. An extensive support package is available including full orientation and induction, structured placement rotations, academic programme and coaching, training and mentorship from inspirational and dynamic leaders. As a Management Trainee you will support the health service in providing high standards of service within a culture of continuous improvement, generating creative, innovative and sustainable ways of working. You will be encouraged to succeed, making the most of your skills and talents.

Main duties of the job

The NHS Wales Management Graduate Programme has been designed to develop and equip the next generation of leaders, to successfully manage new and emergent challenges, providing them with the knowledge, skills and experience to ensure NHS Wales continues to provide world-class healthcare. The programme will encompass a number of work placements within an NHS Wales organisation, exposing management trainees to management positions and supervised experience and responsibility for the management of services, staff and financial resources in a corporate or patient facing department.

The range of placements offered will promote a comprehensive understanding of healthcare strategy, purpose and core business; with exposure to the current challenges leading to inception and delivery of innovative and meaningful change. Management trainees will be involved in a broad range of activities including work-based and academic learning. They will be encouraged to develop and nurture partnerships between healthcare teams, both internal and external to NHS Wales, Welsh Government and other public sector organisations, gaining valuable knowledge and experience to create opportunities to integrate and modernise services.

This post is fixed term / secondment for 24 months due to the needs of the service.

Annex 21 - year 1 will be 70% - £34,188.7 year 2 will be 75% - £36,630.75

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

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.

To be considered you will need a degree at minimum award of 2:2 or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and experience. However, we’re not looking for particular subjects, we want people who share the values of NHS Wales, are committed to a public service career path and will throw everything into learning as much as possible with us.

If you are interested, follow the link below to find out more about the programme, be inspired by previous trainees and learn more about the application process:

NHS Wales General Management Graduate Programme - HEIW

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable