Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a Head of Advanced Therapies, who will lead the Advanced Therapies Wales (ATW) programme which is responsible for the implementation of the Statement of Intent for Advanced Therapies, published by the Welsh Government in 2019 and which is part of the Precision Medicine portfolio. Its aim is to harness the potential of these innovative therapies to improve the health and wellbeing of people in Wales and to contribute to economic growth.
Working in collaboration with key stakeholders from across health, academia, industry and the third sector, the Head of Advanced Therapies will be responsible for the objectives within the Delivery Plan that is currently being updated and covers the adoption of NICE approved therapies, increasing access to clinical trials, potentiating translational research and how can work with enabler industries and suppliers. Whilst primarily looking at delivery in Wales, the programme requires maintenance of an overview of the sector and organisations across the UK and wider and active engagement with them. The ATW programme is managed by Velindre University NHS Trust and works in close collaboration.
The post is currently offered on a 2 year secondment or fixed term basis, but will be subject to ongoing review. If applying on a secondment basis we request that you obtain approval from your current line manager before applying.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will lead the development, management and delivery of the ATW programme in enabling adoption and RD&I in these rapidly developing therapies, ensuring that the objectives are met in a complex multi-agency, multi-disciplinary environment. This includes longer term strategic plans as well as operational delivery plans.
- Establish and maintain collaborative working arrangements with key stakeholders in the NHS and wider to ensure knowledge and awareness of the ATW programme, its ambition and its intended outcomes and to identify areas of collaboration or where ATW can provide support.
- Rigorous identification of and management of projects in collaboration with other organisations.
- Develop and maintain a knowledge of the ATMP sectors to enable the programme of work to continue to develop.
- Ensure programme governance and adherence to best practice; reporting on performance, risks, financial control, and ensuring effective record keeping.
- Working under own direction and directing others within confines of Trust policy and informing policy in emerging areas, advising on development as the sector develops. Provide advice to NHS Wales and the Welsh Government.
- Provide specialist advice to Local Health Boards, Welsh Government, and other public bodies (such as the Life Sciences Hub) to support the development of the sector in Wales in health, education and economic development.
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales
Job description
Job 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 24 months due to meet the needs of the service.
Job description
Job 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 24 months due to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Doctorate level or Equivalent Level of Experience
- Project Management Qualification or significant experience in managing complex and large projects/programmes
- In depth knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial control mechanisms
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience at senior management level
- Significant experience of developing and implementing a strategic plan
- Significant experience in the management of multidisciplinary staff
- Experience of research and innovation at a senior level in the Advanced Therapy sector.
- Experience of partnership building between organisations including those for research or commercial activity.
- Extensive experience of professional leadership, both strategic and operational, includes experience of leadership in organisational change.
- Experience of designing, developing and implementing research and innovation programmes and have knowledge of the governance and legislative framework.
- Experience of managing and prioritising budgets.
- Experience of creating a new team and motivating and inspiring staff to work together to achieve a common objective.
- Extensive experience of building confidence, engaging and negotiating with stakeholders.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in research management within the NHS/Healthcare setting
- Experience of developing and implementing policies across organisations
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Doctorate level or Equivalent Level of Experience
- Project Management Qualification or significant experience in managing complex and large projects/programmes
- In depth knowledge of staff management, performance management and financial control mechanisms
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Prince 2 or Managing Successful Projects Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience at senior management level
- Significant experience of developing and implementing a strategic plan
- Significant experience in the management of multidisciplinary staff
- Experience of research and innovation at a senior level in the Advanced Therapy sector.
- Experience of partnership building between organisations including those for research or commercial activity.
- Extensive experience of professional leadership, both strategic and operational, includes experience of leadership in organisational change.
- Experience of designing, developing and implementing research and innovation programmes and have knowledge of the governance and legislative framework.
- Experience of managing and prioritising budgets.
- Experience of creating a new team and motivating and inspiring staff to work together to achieve a common objective.
- Extensive experience of building confidence, engaging and negotiating with stakeholders.
Desirable
- Extensive experience in research management within the NHS/Healthcare setting
- Experience of developing and implementing policies across organisations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
