Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Quality, Safety and Improvement Directorate of the NHS Wales Executive and be part of a growing team providing effective, efficient and high level administrative and business support to the all-Wales Nurse Staffing Programme, enabling the delivery of the programme objectives on time and in full.
The post holder will have the ability to command respect and create a sense of community between team members, will liaise with nursing leads across NHS Wales, whilst also engaging with front line nursing teams and will demonstrate sufficient insight and experience to be both credible and articulate, in dealing with the professional nursing issues and any challenges that arise.
The role involves building and maintaining key professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that the national programme of work is delivered and aligned with national strategies/programmes, ensuring all stakeholders are fully briefed.
The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and innovative team and will receive a comprehensive induction programme, have access to a range of supportive mechanisms and a wealth of opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. The NHS Executive offers flexible and agile working arrangements and supports hybrid working with attendance in their office (Capital Quarter, Cardiff) as required by the team.
Main duties of the job
This post will primarily provide support to the Head of the All-Wales Nurse Staffing Programme, to whom the post-holder is accountable, in the effective and timely delivery of responsibilities as set out in the Nurse Staffing Levels Wales Act (2016). The national programme of work has recently been refreshed and reflects the strategic aim of promoting the effective delivery of quality care through the provision of levels of nurse staffing based on clinical evidence and patient need, together with embracing and recognising the importance of a 'Team Around the Patient' approach.
The Programme Manager is a key and senior post within the Nurse Staffing Programme team, within the NHS Executive, with the responsibility for strategic and operational deployment of the Nurse Staffing Programme, utilising a formalised programme management approach, as well as ensuring robust programme governance. The post holder will ensure the programme maintains momentum, creating an environment that facilitates programme delivery, whilst coordinating inter-dependent projects and demonstrating efficiency together with high-level organisation. Experience in monitoring, planning and controlling programmes is critical for this post.
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 and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current/live professional registration
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of the NHS and professional agenda and relevant strategies for NHS Wales, including HEIW Strategic Nursing Workforce Plan and the CNO professional priorities for Nursing & Midwifery.
Desirable
- Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act (2016)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS in a senior position
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the public sector and with external stakeholders
- Experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments.
Desirable
- Experience of successfully leading projects within the NHS at a national level
- Experience of supporting academic research in a Z environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to analyse and appropriately present complex information in a variety of methods, including written reports and verbal presentations
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with current/live professional registration
- Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge of the NHS and professional agenda and relevant strategies for NHS Wales, including HEIW Strategic Nursing Workforce Plan and the CNO professional priorities for Nursing & Midwifery.
Desirable
- Project and/or Programme management office qualification, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent experience
- Demonstrable working knowledge of the Nurse Staffing Levels (Wales) Act (2016)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS in a senior position
- Experience of management and managing successful projects at a senior level
- Effective partnership working in the public sector and with external stakeholders
- Experience of successfully delivering change projects in complex and challenging programme environments.
Desirable
- Experience of successfully leading projects within the NHS at a national level
- Experience of supporting academic research in a Z environment
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to analyse and appropriately present complex information in a variety of methods, including written reports and verbal presentations
- Track record of complex problem solving in a project management environment
- Competent in the use of desktop applications
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Travel around Wales, and possibly further afield on a regular basis
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).
