Job summary
Screening Division is part of Public Health Wales and delivers national screening programmes for the population of Wales. This post forms part of Cervical Screening Wales, which aims to reduce the incidence of, and morbidity and mortality from, invasive cervical cancer .
The all Wales service is operationally managed through three regional centres each of which operate its own call, recall and onward referral services.
The post holder will work alongside the Screening Pathway Manager, undertake delegated tasks as necessary and in the absence of the Screening Pathway Manager will be the main point of contact for the local region.
The post holder will have delegated management responsibility for the Screening Pathway officers within the region and is responsible for ensuring the call, recall and failsafe processes for the local programme.
Main duties of the job
The core requirements of the post will include:
- Providing support to the Screening Pathway Manager by undertaking delegated tasks and providing cover in their absence
- Overseeing day to day workload of Screening Pathway team and undertaking line management duties as delegated by the Screening Pathway Manager.
- Performance management of the screening pathway office
- Implementing call/recall and failsafe processes in line with all Wales policies and procedures
- Participating in audit reviews and development for screening pathways
- Providing training on screening pathway processes to regional staff and other regions as and when required
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
Please see attached job description and person specification giving main responsibilities in attached documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification giving main responsibilities in attached documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent or proven track record
Desirable
- Relevant managerial/admin qualifications
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Successful track record in management and/or administration
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding and applies the principles of quality assurance systems
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a national Screening programme
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of extracting data from databases
- Experience of quality systems and quality management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills Effective report writing
- Excellent managerial and team membership skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Good Microsoft Office Suite skills and ability to learn and understand screening pathway information systems.
- Ability to negotiate and persuade others.
- Presentation skills and ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent or proven track record
Desirable
- Relevant managerial/admin qualifications
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Successful track record in management and/or administration
- Experience of working to tight deadlines
- Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding and applies the principles of quality assurance systems
- Experience of managing staff
Desirable
- Experience of working in a national Screening programme
- Previous NHS experience
- Experience of extracting data from databases
- Experience of quality systems and quality management
Skills
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills Effective report writing
- Excellent managerial and team membership skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Good Microsoft Office Suite skills and ability to learn and understand screening pathway information systems.
- Ability to negotiate and persuade others.
- Presentation skills and ability to engage and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Desirable
- The ability to speak Welsh/willingness to learn
Other
Essential
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
South East Region Cervical Screening Administration Department
18 Cathedral Road
Cardiff
CF11 9LJ
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
