Healthwatch Wakefield Head of Service Delivery Wanted

Healthwatch Wakefield is looking for a dynamic and ambitious professional to lead and take forward the next phase of our development.

You will have held a managerial post in a health and/or social care setting, with both staff management and budgetary responsibilities.

You will be able to demonstrate how your work has benefited service users and made a tangible and measurable contribution towards achieving your organisation's objectives.

You will be resourceful and innovative, willing to explore new ways to capture the views and opinions of Wakefield District residents, particularly those experiencing health inequalities, and translate these into actionable healthcare improvements.

You will have experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and have a track record of involvement in both strategic and operational partnerships to achieve shared ambitions.

You will possess well-developed communication and influencing skills and be prepared to speak truth to power where necessary.

Above all, you will be passionate about improving public services and providing the residents of Wakefield District with the very best possible health and social care.

The post offers fully flexible working, with minimal requirements to attend our offices in the centre of Wakefield. Some travel around the district will be necessary. A salary of around £45,000 is on offer, with other benefits.