Job summary
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.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cancer Allied Health Professional to join the National Strategic Clinical Network for Cancer, which is part of the NHS Executive, hosted by Public Health Wales for a period of 12 months.
The Cancer Network brings together medical, clinical and project professionals in a supportive and dynamic team. Our programmes are driven by clinical knowledge, patient experience, research and embracing new technologies and developments in cancer care. Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
The Cancer Network is aligning its work plan to the National Clinical Framework and has a key role in the NHS Executive. This provides the opportunity for both the Network and lead roles within the Network to have greater influence over the planning and delivery of cancer services at a National and regional level, as well as greater consistency and equity across local health organisations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will support the strategic management of AHP's working in cancer care, adopting innovative approaches to the enhancement of clinical effectiveness in order to improve the patient and carer experience and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- The post holder will be a focal point in terms of expertise and support, working with AHPs across the Cancer Network and Health Board Operational Managers to ensure there is a robust pathway of clinical accountability for each cancer patient; supporting the delivery of the objectives of the Welsh Government Cancer Delivery Plan to drive clinical quality.
- The post holder will act as a professional resource and advisor, providing support and guidance on all matters concerning cancer rehabilitation including embedding principles of co-production, value-based care, prudent healthcare, supporting self-management and protecting the most vulnerable.
- The post holder will work with professional groups and services to ensure that developments within all Services meet national, local and organisational priorities in relation to service modernisation, service delivery, clinical governance and leadership, aiming to ensure that statutory procedures are appropriately managed and delivered.
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
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directors of Therapies and Health Sciences, Trust AHP Directors Health Board Lead Cancer AHPs, and Cancer Network Lead Cancer Nurse and Health Board Lead Cancer Nurses. To develop and provide leadership on the strategic direction of Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams in Oncology and Palliative Care across the Cancer Network. Ensuring that optimum standards of care are provided through the leadership and management of professional and clinical standards. The post holder will work with the Network Leads and cancer Health Board Leads and Clinical Staff to support and develop robust clinical leadership structures. This will include working with colleagues, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of specialist and non-cancer specialist AHPs in meeting the needs of people affected by cancer ensure professional leads report to both clinical and operational managers.
The post holder will work with Health Boards, Trusts and the Cancer Network to support the delivery of the local and national cancer agenda and the Cancer Delivery Plans. They will also collaborate with Primary and community care, to improve communication and care during transitions and to support multidisciplinary primary care teams in supporting people affected by cancer.
The Macmillan Cancer Allied Health Professional Lead will provide leadership and professional support to Macmillan and non-Macmillan AHP health and social care professional teams, academic and education institutions across Wales. They will advise on issues relating to AHP clinical standards, targets and accountability. The post holder will when required and agreed be responsible and accountable for ensuring compliance with standards and ensure quality and safety is at the heart of person centred care delivered to people affected by cancer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directors of Therapies and Health Sciences, Trust AHP Directors Health Board Lead Cancer AHPs, and Cancer Network Lead Cancer Nurse and Health Board Lead Cancer Nurses. To develop and provide leadership on the strategic direction of Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams in Oncology and Palliative Care across the Cancer Network. Ensuring that optimum standards of care are provided through the leadership and management of professional and clinical standards. The post holder will work with the Network Leads and cancer Health Board Leads and Clinical Staff to support and develop robust clinical leadership structures. This will include working with colleagues, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of specialist and non-cancer specialist AHPs in meeting the needs of people affected by cancer ensure professional leads report to both clinical and operational managers.
The post holder will work with Health Boards, Trusts and the Cancer Network to support the delivery of the local and national cancer agenda and the Cancer Delivery Plans. They will also collaborate with Primary and community care, to improve communication and care during transitions and to support multidisciplinary primary care teams in supporting people affected by cancer.
The Macmillan Cancer Allied Health Professional Lead will provide leadership and professional support to Macmillan and non-Macmillan AHP health and social care professional teams, academic and education institutions across Wales. They will advise on issues relating to AHP clinical standards, targets and accountability. The post holder will when required and agreed be responsible and accountable for ensuring compliance with standards and ensure quality and safety is at the heart of person centred care delivered to people affected by cancer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant HCPC Registration in and Allied Health Professions.
- Masters level qualification / education in cancer rehabilitation / health related subject.
- Advanced clinical qualification in cancer or palliative care.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in cancer rehabilitation.
- Management qualification / experience.
- Good keyboard skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Project management qualification.
- Post registration teaching qualification or equivalent.
- PhD / Doctorate level or evidence of working towards or willing to undertake Doctorate.
- IQT silver or equivalent service improvement qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable consolidated experience as an AHP and senior roles in a cancer or palliative care setting.
- Significant and senior level experience working as an AHP in a complex and diverse oncology/cancer service, in a leadership capacity which required organisational management skills.
- Broad and varied experience at a strategic and operational level of planning and implementing complex service improvements across a diverse working environment for example, multiprofessional, multidisciplinary, multi-organisational and crossboundary.
- Recent experience of managing complex service improvements across a diverse working environment through a multiprofessional, multi-organisational and cross boundary approach.
- Experience of managing quality improvement programmes within a multi-professional environment.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research surveys and questionnaires to inform the development of service strategies and business cases.
- Proven experience of managing programmes of care and auditing services.
- Experience of Leading National programmes.
Skills
Essential
- Able to set standards of care and monitor delivery against standards.
- Able to analyse complex clinical issues and problem solve using innovation and original thinking.
- Able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and skills in strategy and policy development.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement tools /techniques.
- Knowledge of patient and public involvement methods as part of service development and evaluation.
- Competent in use of Outlook. Excel, Word & PowerPoint Able to provide formal teaching to colleagues.
- A level of expertise in the use of computer technology to enable data collection, analysis and the provision of reports and other documentation linked to the project such as records of meetings, presentations, project updates and exception reporting.
- Experience in workforce planning processes.
- Skills in planning, prioritising, delegating and meeting deadlines.
- Detailed and specialist knowledge and understanding of cancer services.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the NHS and in particular, cancer services in all care settings.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of key NHS strategic policies e.g. Designed for Life, Welsh Government Together for Health Cancer Delivery Plan and End of Life Plan and a detailed understanding of national and international strategy and research relating to Cancer Services.
- An understanding of both the geography and demography of the Wales Cancer Network and ways in which this will influence, and have impact on, the development of the long-term strategies for the rural, post industrial, urban and inner city areas.
Desirable
- Organisational ability.
- Problem solving skills.
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Credible leadership role model.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Assertive and confident.
- Flexible & approachable.
- Commitment to developing others.
- Openness, honesty & personal integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant HCPC Registration in and Allied Health Professions.
- Masters level qualification / education in cancer rehabilitation / health related subject.
- Advanced clinical qualification in cancer or palliative care.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in cancer rehabilitation.
- Management qualification / experience.
- Good keyboard skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages. ECDL Level 2 or equivalent.
Desirable
- Project management qualification.
- Post registration teaching qualification or equivalent.
- PhD / Doctorate level or evidence of working towards or willing to undertake Doctorate.
- IQT silver or equivalent service improvement qualification.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrable consolidated experience as an AHP and senior roles in a cancer or palliative care setting.
- Significant and senior level experience working as an AHP in a complex and diverse oncology/cancer service, in a leadership capacity which required organisational management skills.
- Broad and varied experience at a strategic and operational level of planning and implementing complex service improvements across a diverse working environment for example, multiprofessional, multidisciplinary, multi-organisational and crossboundary.
- Recent experience of managing complex service improvements across a diverse working environment through a multiprofessional, multi-organisational and cross boundary approach.
- Experience of managing quality improvement programmes within a multi-professional environment.
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research surveys and questionnaires to inform the development of service strategies and business cases.
- Proven experience of managing programmes of care and auditing services.
- Experience of Leading National programmes.
Skills
Essential
- Able to set standards of care and monitor delivery against standards.
- Able to analyse complex clinical issues and problem solve using innovation and original thinking.
- Able to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and skills in strategy and policy development.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and improvement tools /techniques.
- Knowledge of patient and public involvement methods as part of service development and evaluation.
- Competent in use of Outlook. Excel, Word & PowerPoint Able to provide formal teaching to colleagues.
- A level of expertise in the use of computer technology to enable data collection, analysis and the provision of reports and other documentation linked to the project such as records of meetings, presentations, project updates and exception reporting.
- Experience in workforce planning processes.
- Skills in planning, prioritising, delegating and meeting deadlines.
- Detailed and specialist knowledge and understanding of cancer services.
- An in-depth knowledge and understanding of the NHS and in particular, cancer services in all care settings.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of key NHS strategic policies e.g. Designed for Life, Welsh Government Together for Health Cancer Delivery Plan and End of Life Plan and a detailed understanding of national and international strategy and research relating to Cancer Services.
- An understanding of both the geography and demography of the Wales Cancer Network and ways in which this will influence, and have impact on, the development of the long-term strategies for the rural, post industrial, urban and inner city areas.
Desirable
- Organisational ability.
- Problem solving skills.
Personal Attributes (Demonstrable)
Essential
- Credible leadership role model.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
- Assertive and confident.
- Flexible & approachable.
- Commitment to developing others.
- Openness, honesty & personal integrity in undertaking the role.
Desirable
- Continuing Professional Development.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Offices in Cardiff, Swansea and North Wales. Travelling is expected across Wales as part of the role
Cardiff
CF15 9SS
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
