Health and Care Transformation Director

2 Year Limited Term Appointment - Isle of Man

Are you an experienced leader in transformation?        Would you love a job with the opportunity to make a real impact and difference?

We’re looking for an inspirational and driven                          Transformation Director to lead the high profile, fundamental transformation of the health and care system on the Isle of Man.

We believe the Island is a great place to live and work and, within this position, you will have responsibility for ensuring the Island takes the exciting opportunity to create a financially and clinically sustainable, high quality, integrated health and care system.

Reporting directly to the Chief Secretary, you will be responsible for leading the transformation to deliver a quality service with the potential to be a worldwide exemplar.

What could this role offer you?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a broad and varied role. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact; the transformation of the health and care system will have a long-lasting effect on the Island and play a major role in the Government’s ambition for an Inclusive and Caring Society and a Financially Responsible Government. 

We can offer you a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a friendly and supportive organisation that values our people and their development. This is a full time position but, as an equal opportunities employer, we will consider flexible working arrangements.

Who are we looking for?

As a forward thinking organisation, we are committed to effectively managing our public finances and delivering the best possible health and care services for our Island community.

Excellent leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills will be vital to enable you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in order to successfully deliver the transformation programme.

You will need to have experience in successful and timely delivery of strategic transformation change at a senior leadership level, ideally within a health and social care setting. We are looking for someone with experience of deploying a range of leadership skills and of working collaboratively with a range of contacts in order to deliver change. 

If you have the skills we are looking for and have the ability to communicate with our stakeholders in the best interests of the Island, then this could be the role for you.

Your Benefits

In the Isle of Man Public Service we believe the benefits we offer our employees are important; from financial benefits to your Wellbeing and Development, we have a lot to offer. We have created a downloadable document, available from our website, Our Benefits - A Quick Guide; have a read to see what benefits you could enjoy whilst working for us. The annual leave entitlement for this post is 30 days per annum.

What the Island has to offer!

The Isle of Man is the ideal place to live and work, combining breath-taking unspoiled scenery, superb leisure facilities, with excellent air and sea links to the UK and Ireland.

The island has a lot to offer and those living here benefit from:

• A great work-life balance
• A relaxed way of life in a safe environment with low crime and great education provisions
• Fantastic lifestyle opportunities - there are lots of opportunities for walking, diving, sailing, mountain biking to name a few!
• Low income tax rates, maximum rate being 20%

With a buoyant economy, vibrant towns and miles of beautiful open countryside, the Isle of Man has something for everyone.

For further information about living in the Isle of Man and the Island’s lifestyle, download our All about the Isle of Man Booklet, available from our website, you can also visit www.locate.im

Relocation

Interview expenses and a relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role.

The Isle of Man is offering a National Insurance Holiday Scheme which allows newly employed, relocated or returning residents to apply for a refund on their National Insurance contributions for their first year of living or returning to the Isle of Man, with refunds capped at £4,000. To see how this scheme could benefit you visit www.locate.im

Contacts for further information

To assist you in your decision making and application please contact Will Greenhow, Chief Secretary on 01624 685703.

Recruitment Timeframe

Closing date: 12th July 2019
Shortlisting date: 17th July 2019
Interviews will take place: 7th August 2019

Interview expenses agreed in advanced will be covered. 

Flexible Working

The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.

How to apply

Please note a CV must be provided to support your application. It is recommended that you include a cover letter with your CV which explains your motivations for applying for this position and demonstrates your suitability for the requirements of the post. If you do wish to upload a cover letter with your CV, please ensure they are uploaded in one file.

Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified.

Interested Applicants can apply and find out more about the post via: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/displayjob.aspx?jobid=9300

Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers