Welsh Language Standards Support Officer - Denbigh, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Denbigh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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BCUHB are looking for an experienced Welsh speaking professional, to undertake a key role in supporting the Welsh Language Standards Compliance Officer to ensure that the Health Board is compliant with the Welsh Language Standards under the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Welsh Language Team, alongside the Welsh Language Standards Compliance Officer in the transformational change of working practices that will deliver compliance and service improvements across the Health Board.

Excellent communication skills are essential to this role in order to influence changes in working practices.

The post holder will work with a large degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of service improvements or initiatives to ensure compliance with the Welsh Language Standards.

The post holder will assist in establishing operational systems to ensure a seamless approach across the Health Board.

The post holder will also be responsible for establishing monitoring controls to identify areas of non-compliance and areas of good practice.

The post holder will have extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary organisation as well as extensive knowledge, and robust understanding of matters relating to the Welsh language.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this role.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Working as part of the Welsh Language team, the post holder will provide assistance to the Welsh Language Standards Compliance Officer in the transformational change across the Health Board post implementation of the Welsh Language Standards (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011).

The post holder will support the Divisions within the Project scope by identifying opportunities where the Welsh Language Standards can be applied and to support changes in working practices that will deliver compliance and service improvement.

Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as there may be hostility towards changes of working practice.

The post holder will work with a large degree of autonomy, ensuring delivery of service improvements or change management initiatives.

The Welsh Language Standards Support Officer will work within the Welsh Language Team and will be an ambassador within the organisation for the Welsh Language Standards.