Job summary
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POST IS INTERNAL TO NHS WALES EMPLOYEES ONLY.
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT UNTIL MARCH 2026 DUE TO SECONDMENT COVER.IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
Strategic Clinical Networks are an essential national vehicle for joint working between key stakeholders including NHS Wales, Welsh Government and the third sector to improve the outcomes and experience for the population of Wales. Integral to this is the need for continuous improvement and transformational change across a range of our services and approaches and the role of the Strategic Clinical Network is to support this at national, regional and local levels.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to support the national delivery of the National Strategic Clinical Network for Neurological Conditions.
Main duties of the job
The National AHP Lead will be expected:
To provide professional and strategic leadership to the network within their own area of expertise.
To provide strategic and clinical guidance and advice to associated Networks on the role and direction of the NSCN for Neurological Conditions.
To communicate the vision around future service provision of Neurological Conditions in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomes within a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.
To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decision making.
To support the National Clinical Lead in the development of patient centered models of care in line with the Quality Statement for Neurological Conditions.
The post holder will be a health professional working within speciality of Neurological Conditions with in-depth clinical knowledge and experience.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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 visithttps://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
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
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
- Fully qualified in own clinical discipline.
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Academic publications/ Presentations.
- Higher Degree.
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial AHP experience.
- Expert practitioner within their own field.
- Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with Neurological Conditions.
- Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
- Experience in audit, research and training.
Desirable
- Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy.
- Experience of peer review in a clinical setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context.
- Knowledge of national Neurological Conditions objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan.
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
- Knowledge and insight into challenges facing neurological services in Wales.
- Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified in own clinical discipline.
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
- Registered with the relevant professional body.
Desirable
- Academic publications/ Presentations.
- Higher Degree.
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial AHP experience.
- Expert practitioner within their own field.
- Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with Neurological Conditions.
- Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
- Experience in audit, research and training.
Desirable
- Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy.
- Experience of peer review in a clinical setting.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context.
- Knowledge of national Neurological Conditions objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan.
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
- Knowledge and insight into challenges facing neurological services in Wales.
- Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
