Job summary
The creation of the NHS Wales Executive from 1 April 2023 is an essential part of making the health system in Wales fit for the future and achieving A Healthier Wales vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales. Working on behalf of the Welsh Government, the Executive's role is to provide strong leadership and strategic direction and enable and support the delivery of national priorities and standards.
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 Executive's Mandate and Remit Letter.
This is one of four Assistant Network Manager roles currently being advertised (Child Health, Diabetes and Neuro, Gastro, MSK). Candidates interested in applying for more than one position, need not apply multiple times. If candidates indicate this to the panel at interview, they will be considered for the positions which they are interested in.
Main duties of the job
- Pro-actively facilitate agreement and approval of national optimal pathways, undertaking research and evidence review and using project methodology to agree scope, goals, deliverables, and benefits realisation plans to define project tasks and resource requirements, in complex multi-organisational environments.
- Review, analyse and interpret ongoing deliverables to assess the impact on achieving the wider Network objectives, and adjust plans accordingly.
- Make dynamic adjustments to ensure key milestones are met.
- Ensure outputs and deliverables are achieved in line with agreed milestone plans and delivery targets, identifying risks and initial remedial actions.
- Report any longer-term impact at strategic, organisational, or operational levels to enable the assessment of impact on the other work streams.
- Facilitate and support the formulation of the Network strategic plans, take ownership of actions, and enable relevant activities.
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
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified in a professional discipline which may be clinical, allied health or managerial.
- Educated to relevant Master's Degree level in a clinical, allied health or managerial subject, or equivalent experience at a senior level in a healthcare related role.
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Clinical professional discipline.
- Academic publications/ Presentations.
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of senior leadership within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
- Experience in audit, research and contribution to delivering evidence-based pathway change.
- Experience of working across NHS organisations and with external agencies.
- Experience of managing and chairing large groups of managers and clinicians.
- Experience of Report Writing.
Desirable
- Working with stakeholders in an NHS environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of WG and NHS Wales policy context.
- Knowledge of relevant policy context.
- Knowledge of the NHS Executive and constituent networks and programmes.
- Knowledge of national policy, and network workplan.
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
- Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work.
- Sound judgement and decision making.
- Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills, including development and specification of indicators and performance measures.
- Knowledge and ability to negotiate, influence and direct, peers and/or managers within the relevant service community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change.
- Clear understanding of project and programme management, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Budget management experience.
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
- IT/Informatics.
- Able to speak Welsh/willing to learn.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.
- Establish and maintain credibility with the clinical community.
- Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
- Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority.
- Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Ability to question constructively and problem solve.
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified in a professional discipline which may be clinical, allied health or managerial.
- Educated to relevant Master's Degree level in a clinical, allied health or managerial subject, or equivalent experience at a senior level in a healthcare related role.
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Clinical professional discipline.
- Academic publications/ Presentations.
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of senior leadership within an NHS organisation.
- Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
- Experience in audit, research and contribution to delivering evidence-based pathway change.
- Experience of working across NHS organisations and with external agencies.
- Experience of managing and chairing large groups of managers and clinicians.
- Experience of Report Writing.
Desirable
- Working with stakeholders in an NHS environment.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of WG and NHS Wales policy context.
- Knowledge of relevant policy context.
- Knowledge of the NHS Executive and constituent networks and programmes.
- Knowledge of national policy, and network workplan.
Desirable
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
- Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work.
- Sound judgement and decision making.
- Advanced data analysis and interpretation skills, including development and specification of indicators and performance measures.
- Knowledge and ability to negotiate, influence and direct, peers and/or managers within the relevant service community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change.
- Clear understanding of project and programme management, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Budget management experience.
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
- IT/Informatics.
- Able to speak Welsh/willing to learn.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.
- Establish and maintain credibility with the clinical community.
- Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
- Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority.
- Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
- Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
- Commitment to good team working and relationships.
- Ability to question constructively and problem solve.
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to travel.
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).
