Job summary
THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Rheumatology Clinical Lead to join the newly formed National Strategic Network for Musculoskeletal Health (MSK), which is part of the NHS Wales Executive, hosted by Public Health Wales. The National Strategic Network for MSK brings together multidisciplinary professionals in a supportive and dynamic team.
Our MSK Strategic Network will be driven by clinical knowledge and evidence, patient experience, innovation and through collaborative working.By enabling and encouraging partnership working, the MSK Strategic Network will be creative and opportunistic in aligning efforts to the wider health and care strategy with the aim of reducing the burden of disease and narrowing inequities across Wales.
We are seeking a Rheumatology Clinical Lead to join the existing team, to work collaboratively providing specialist knowledge and leadership, supporting an all-Wales approach. This role comprises two clinical sessions per week. The successful candidate would need to be working at consultant level, to take on this challenging role which will provide clinical leadership, strategic direction, and expertise for a newly formed Rheumatology Clinical Implementation Network.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Lead for a Clinical Implementation Network, the post holder will both work in partnership to develop and deliver the aims and objectives of the network as well as working within the wider Strategic Clinical Network (MSK) and with other networks as part of the Networks and Planning Directorate of the NHS Executive
Work with colleagues, both clinical and managerial, to build a coherent Rheumatology Clinical Implementation Network
Provide clinical leadership within the network for a visible data to knowledge quality outcomes framework to drive planning and improvement
Provide leadership and work with colleagues to drive improvement in clinical outcomes within services in the scope of the network
Together with the Network Manager and the National Strategic Clinical Network Clinical Lead, work to ensure a focus on clinical quality, providing clinical oversight to ensure they support quality management systems consistent with the NCF
Influence the planning of sustainable services in line with the expectations set out in the NCF
Challenge unwarranted clinical and organisational variation at national, regional, health board and clinical team level
Contribute strategically to improving the quality and value of healthcare services
About us
The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
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
Within the new NHS Wales Executive (the Executive), newly configured National Strategic Clinical Networks are a key component of the National Clinical Framework (NCF) model. National Strategic Clinical Networks perform the central role of the knowledge-to-practice element in the Learning Health and Care System laid out in the National Clinical Framework. Their position within the Executive enables them to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executives Mandate and Remit Letter.
National Strategic Clinical Networks replace both the former national clinical networks and major conditions implementation groups that transitioned into the Executive. They also cover some areas that have never benefited from networks or implementation groups.
This model of delivery for clinical services is one of the most important facets of health service delivery and by bringing clinical communities together, it has been shown that it is possible to develop national consensus on the transformation of specific services. By working in this way, important challenges are identified, the best solutions are developed and the whole system, local and national, pulls in the same direction and shares in the benefits. This approach results in large scale, strategic changes rather than isolated reforms that fail to spread and lead to ever greater unwarranted variation in care.
National Clinical Leads will need to be credible, leading a complex range of issues across professions. They do not need to be subject matter experts but will need to demonstrate they have experience of leading system and organisational/service change. Working in close partnership with a managerial lead they will need to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders ranging from very senior government officials, NHS Wales leadership community, NHS staff and wider stakeholders including third sector organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Within the new NHS Wales Executive (the Executive), newly configured National Strategic Clinical Networks are a key component of the National Clinical Framework (NCF) model. National Strategic Clinical Networks perform the central role of the knowledge-to-practice element in the Learning Health and Care System laid out in the National Clinical Framework. Their position within the Executive enables them to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executives Mandate and Remit Letter.
National Strategic Clinical Networks replace both the former national clinical networks and major conditions implementation groups that transitioned into the Executive. They also cover some areas that have never benefited from networks or implementation groups.
This model of delivery for clinical services is one of the most important facets of health service delivery and by bringing clinical communities together, it has been shown that it is possible to develop national consensus on the transformation of specific services. By working in this way, important challenges are identified, the best solutions are developed and the whole system, local and national, pulls in the same direction and shares in the benefits. This approach results in large scale, strategic changes rather than isolated reforms that fail to spread and lead to ever greater unwarranted variation in care.
National Clinical Leads will need to be credible, leading a complex range of issues across professions. They do not need to be subject matter experts but will need to demonstrate they have experience of leading system and organisational/service change. Working in close partnership with a managerial lead they will need to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders ranging from very senior government officials, NHS Wales leadership community, NHS staff and wider stakeholders including third sector organisations.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full appropriate professional registration.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate national guidance and best practice.
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- High level of understanding of Value Based Health/Prudent Healthcare principles.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in medical/clinical education.
Experience
Essential
- Currently working as a senior clinician in a discipline relevant to the scope of the network.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a service and effecting change.
- Ability to chair high level, multi-professional meetings.
Desirable
- Leading and delivering significant clinical changes.
- Working with key stakeholders e.g., NHS Wales, Welsh Government.
- Presenting at national and international conferences.
- Research experience.
- Experience as a clinical tutor or lecturer at post-graduate level.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Sound judgment and decision making.
- Proven ability to manage complex work and prioritise effectively.
- Evidence of strong influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to influence and shape thinking, particularly where there is uncertainty or a lack of clarity.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis.
- Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi-professional team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Self-reflective, self-aware and able to accept feedback.
- Able to question constructively and problem solve.
- Able to work under pressure and to remain professional and expected behaviour standards despite challenging circumstances.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Ability to deal with the media.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel between sites or to meeting/events across Wales.
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full appropriate professional registration.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate national guidance and best practice.
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- High level of understanding of Value Based Health/Prudent Healthcare principles.
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in medical/clinical education.
Experience
Essential
- Currently working as a senior clinician in a discipline relevant to the scope of the network.
- Demonstrable experience of leading a service and effecting change.
- Ability to chair high level, multi-professional meetings.
Desirable
- Leading and delivering significant clinical changes.
- Working with key stakeholders e.g., NHS Wales, Welsh Government.
- Presenting at national and international conferences.
- Research experience.
- Experience as a clinical tutor or lecturer at post-graduate level.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Sound judgment and decision making.
- Proven ability to manage complex work and prioritise effectively.
- Evidence of strong influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills.
- Ability to influence and shape thinking, particularly where there is uncertainty or a lack of clarity.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis.
- Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi-professional team.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Self-reflective, self-aware and able to accept feedback.
- Able to question constructively and problem solve.
- Able to work under pressure and to remain professional and expected behaviour standards despite challenging circumstances.
- Respect confidentiality.
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
- Ability to deal with the media.
Other
Essential
- Willingness to travel between sites or to meeting/events across Wales.
- Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs.
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards.
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).
