Job summary
Anexcitingopportunityhasarisentojoinadynamicandfast-growingteamwithinthenewlyformedPublic Health Wales Improvement and Innovation (I&I) Hub.
Public Health Wales Improvement andInnovation(I&I)Hubwas setupinsummer2022 toprovidePublic Health Waleswithadefinedandstrategicapproachtoenablesustainablecontinuousimprovement andinnovation.
We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for the next step in your career that will expose you to projects that will hone and develop your project management,improvementand innovation skills.
Main duties of the job
We are keen to hear from you if you are looking for the next step in your career that will expose you to projects that will hone and develop your project management,improvementand innovation skills.
This is a busy,high-volumeand friendly environment that will suit an organised person with a great eye for detail, good IT skills and plenty of team spirit. Reporting to a senior manager and working with Business & Project team members, you will be adept at managing,supportingand consulting on projects to help with the implementation of ideas. You will also provide ongoing monitoring of projects to support improvement and wider adoption oradaptation. You will already have experience in project management and improvement methodologies, and a background in managing complex projects.
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 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
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the vacancy please see the job description and personal specification attached.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Completed/previously undertaken improvement or innovation training
- Training delivery qualification
Desirable
- Improvement certification (Improvement in Practice, IHI, Lean etc.)
- Qualification in Innovation methodology or approaches
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a innovation and/or improvement environment
- Engagement with multi professional groups and staff at all levels
- Experience of coaching individuals or teams
- Presentation and facilitation experience with multi professional groups
- Experience of successfully implementing project driven improvements or innovations with evidence of learning using improvement science or innovation methodologies
- Proven record of achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities.
Desirable
- Training development experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate others to encourage collaborative working
- Ability to collaborate with people in other disciplines and form strong stakeholder relationships to improve services
- Ability to gather, analyse and present complex data to influence decision making to improve services
- Ability to find solutions in complex situations that are acceptable to a number of stakeholders
- Ability to apply improvement and innovation skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to act as an expert reference point on change management and continuous improvement and innovation training issues.
- Ability to train multi-disciplinary groups including clinical staff in continuous improvement and innovation methodologies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understands the importance of being a strong team player, which includes: 1. Active participation 2. Co-operation 3. Respect and support for others
- Evidence of continuous exploration of alternative solutions to problems
- Commitment to self development, actively seeking feedback and learning
- Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities
- Ability to meet the frequent travel needs of the post. (The post holder will be required to travel to any location across Wales and UK, as required by the organisation and this may mean frequent overnight stays away from home)
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Completed/previously undertaken improvement or innovation training
- Training delivery qualification
Desirable
- Improvement certification (Improvement in Practice, IHI, Lean etc.)
- Qualification in Innovation methodology or approaches
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a innovation and/or improvement environment
- Engagement with multi professional groups and staff at all levels
- Experience of coaching individuals or teams
- Presentation and facilitation experience with multi professional groups
- Experience of successfully implementing project driven improvements or innovations with evidence of learning using improvement science or innovation methodologies
- Proven record of achieving high standards and delivering objectives and priorities.
Desirable
- Training development experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate others to encourage collaborative working
- Ability to collaborate with people in other disciplines and form strong stakeholder relationships to improve services
- Ability to gather, analyse and present complex data to influence decision making to improve services
- Ability to find solutions in complex situations that are acceptable to a number of stakeholders
- Ability to apply improvement and innovation skills and knowledge
Desirable
- Demonstrate an ability to act as an expert reference point on change management and continuous improvement and innovation training issues.
- Ability to train multi-disciplinary groups including clinical staff in continuous improvement and innovation methodologies.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Understands the importance of being a strong team player, which includes: 1. Active participation 2. Co-operation 3. Respect and support for others
- Evidence of continuous exploration of alternative solutions to problems
- Commitment to self development, actively seeking feedback and learning
- Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g. changing priorities
- Ability to meet the frequent travel needs of the post. (The post holder will be required to travel to any location across Wales and UK, as required by the organisation and this may mean frequent overnight stays away from home)
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service.
Desirable
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).
