Job summary
Are you an experienced Manager looking for a varied and engaging role that makes a difference to families across Wales? Newborn Screening Wales are seeking a dynamic and ambitious individual to join our senior management team.
The Newborn Screening programmes are part of Public Health Wales. Newborn Hearing Screening Wales (NBHSW) identifies if a baby has a hearing loss that could affect their speech and language development. Newborn Bloodspot Screening Wales (NBSW) identifies babies who may have rare but serious conditions.
We are looking for an individual with drive and ambition to lead operational delivery for our north Wales region, and lead the national Failsafe service as part of a job share role. If successful, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, effective, and accessible delivery of NBHSW screening across Wales, and ensure timely NBSW screening by colleagues in our partner organisations. This role is broad in scope, with a focus on excellent delivery, quality improvement and offers a real challenge for a high calibre candidate.
Main duties of the job
The successful postholder will take responsibility for leading the Informatics and Failsafe functions for both Newborn Hearing and Bloodspot Screening and manage a high performing team of staff delivering care directly to newborn babies.
The post holder will be required to work with initiative, determination, and the ability to promote the collaborative working required to provide excellent and compassionate screening.
The post holder will have well developed analysis skills, excellent organisational skills and be an effective communicator to help ensure that the programme continues to provide excellent services for future generations. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a team and will lead both national and local initiatives. If you are a highly motivated, experienced manager with a strong demonstrable background in operational delivery, change management and leadership, then we are keen to hear from you.
The role will provide an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, striving to improve patient outcomes and patient care through the delivery of high-quality screening to families across Wales.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
At a Regional level, the Newborn Screening Operations Manager is responsible for staff, performance, administration and logistics management alongside developing and managing partnerships with Health Boards in order to deliver the screening programmes and their objectives.
At an all-Wales level, the Newborn Screening Operations Manager (North) is responsible for oversight of the Pathway Administration and Failsafe functions of the programmes and acts as the service key point of contact with Informatics in relation to the Newborn Screening IT systems. They are the lead specialist in these areas, responsible for ensuring resilient, high quality and consistent provision throughout the national programme, interpreting national policy and determining delivery plans for the whole programme, securing opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting the strategic development of the service.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
At a Regional level, the Newborn Screening Operations Manager is responsible for staff, performance, administration and logistics management alongside developing and managing partnerships with Health Boards in order to deliver the screening programmes and their objectives.
At an all-Wales level, the Newborn Screening Operations Manager (North) is responsible for oversight of the Pathway Administration and Failsafe functions of the programmes and acts as the service key point of contact with Informatics in relation to the Newborn Screening IT systems. They are the lead specialist in these areas, responsible for ensuring resilient, high quality and consistent provision throughout the national programme, interpreting national policy and determining delivery plans for the whole programme, securing opportunities for continuous improvement and supporting the strategic development of the service.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a management topic
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse and evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g., problem solving, decision making, negotiation.
- Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery.
- Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
- Ability to create an environment that encourages professional and personal development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
- Experience of planning/ organising multiple complex activities or All Wales projects which may require the adjustment of protocols or strategies and impact on other services
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people.
- An excellent track record of managing change effectively
- Experience of project management and service planning.
- A proven ability to initiate, plan and lead on projects and motivate colleagues to achieve targets.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
Desirable
- Experience of service management in clinical areas.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
- Highly motivated and resourceful
- Sensitive to the needs of patients/carers
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites across Wales on a frequent basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Post graduate masters qualification or equivalent level of experience and proven ability to perform at this level.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in a management topic
Skills
Essential
- Able to analyse and evaluate situations, evidence, data and information e.g., problem solving, decision making, negotiation.
- Ability to develop operational and business plans and determine priority objectives for delivery.
- Ability to engage and involve staff in service changes and quality improvements to achieve the desired outcome
- Ability to create an environment that encourages professional and personal development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
- Experience of planning/ organising multiple complex activities or All Wales projects which may require the adjustment of protocols or strategies and impact on other services
- Ability to prioritise, plan and manage own time and that of others to meet tight deadlines and schedules
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of leading, managing and developing a high performing team of people.
- An excellent track record of managing change effectively
- Experience of project management and service planning.
- A proven ability to initiate, plan and lead on projects and motivate colleagues to achieve targets.
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships with stakeholders in the redesign or improvement of services
Desirable
- Experience of service management in clinical areas.
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding and managing of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to offer and accept constructive feedback and utilise that feedback to develop self and others to make positive changes
- Highly motivated and resourceful
- Sensitive to the needs of patients/carers
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration for the skills of others
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel to sites across Wales on a frequent basis
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).
