Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
Work within the Diabetes Strategic Clinical Network as an associate to the Clinical Lead, supporting the development and implementation of service strategy.
Support the Clinical Lead and Network Manager in providing robust leadership and advice to the Network team and wider clinical community.
Lead on specific workstreams within the Diabetes Network work programme.
Main duties of the job
To provide professional and clinical leadership to the network, acting as point of contact for stakeholders.
To communicate the network vision around future health services in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomeswithin a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.
To deputise for the National Clinical Lead and meet with the health board lead executives as required.
To work with key stakeholders across Wales, the UK and internationally, including health boards, trusts, third sector and Welsh Government.
To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve, acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decisions.
About us
Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is 'Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across 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. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action.
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 visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Use experience and clinical expertise to provide leadership and advice to ensure that clinical leadership is central to the delivery of all network andNHS Wales activities.
Identifying and working with the relevant individuals in the clinical leadership of the assigned area of work.
To foster and promote a culture of clinical engagement and influence ensuring the network is truly clinically led.
To support the Network team in the development of priorities to inform the work programme, demonstrating sound judgement and decision making.
To act as a clinical champion/identified lead for specific thematic programmes of work.
To promote the systematic application of quality framework tools such as NICE Quality Standards and methodologies to support understanding variation and drive system change. Strategic Planning
Provide specialist clinical advice and leadership in developing strategy documents, standards of care and service specifications.
Advise on assurance processes, seeking the views of colleagues across the service. Improvement and Monitoring
To foster a culture of multi-professional engagement in the improvement of care across the work streams of the Network.
To maintain credibility with all key players within the network community, fostering a culture of collaboration for the delivery of equitable, high-quality care across all sectors.
Ensuring that progress reports are produced on a routine basis that provide the wider network and key stakeholders with an overview of progress which includes highlighting successes and risks to the delivery of objectives.
To work closely with the Network Manager and team to develop plans to ensure that service improvement is coordinated through the agreed work programme. Communications
To engage, develop and sustain professional relationships with key stakeholders, both within NHS Wales and across the UK. Facilitating a two-way dialogue to enhance the meaningful involvement of clinicians across Wales.
To represent the Network on clinical forums, providing a source of expertise and advice.
To work with partners in support of aligning innovation, education, informatics, and quality improvement.
To maintain effective and visible network communication arrangements with the clinical communities across Wales, that can be evidenced by strengthened and improved relationships, collaborative behaviours and joint working across and between teams, organisations and sectors. Digital and Information
Actively promote standardised digital solutions across perinatal services.
Utilise robust data and information to ascertain health intelligence and drive improvement.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Leadership
Use experience and clinical expertise to provide leadership and advice to ensure that clinical leadership is central to the delivery of all network andNHS Wales activities.
Identifying and working with the relevant individuals in the clinical leadership of the assigned area of work.
To foster and promote a culture of clinical engagement and influence ensuring the network is truly clinically led.
To support the Network team in the development of priorities to inform the work programme, demonstrating sound judgement and decision making.
To act as a clinical champion/identified lead for specific thematic programmes of work.
To promote the systematic application of quality framework tools such as NICE Quality Standards and methodologies to support understanding variation and drive system change. Strategic Planning
Provide specialist clinical advice and leadership in developing strategy documents, standards of care and service specifications.
Advise on assurance processes, seeking the views of colleagues across the service. Improvement and Monitoring
To foster a culture of multi-professional engagement in the improvement of care across the work streams of the Network.
To maintain credibility with all key players within the network community, fostering a culture of collaboration for the delivery of equitable, high-quality care across all sectors.
Ensuring that progress reports are produced on a routine basis that provide the wider network and key stakeholders with an overview of progress which includes highlighting successes and risks to the delivery of objectives.
To work closely with the Network Manager and team to develop plans to ensure that service improvement is coordinated through the agreed work programme. Communications
To engage, develop and sustain professional relationships with key stakeholders, both within NHS Wales and across the UK. Facilitating a two-way dialogue to enhance the meaningful involvement of clinicians across Wales.
To represent the Network on clinical forums, providing a source of expertise and advice.
To work with partners in support of aligning innovation, education, informatics, and quality improvement.
To maintain effective and visible network communication arrangements with the clinical communities across Wales, that can be evidenced by strengthened and improved relationships, collaborative behaviours and joint working across and between teams, organisations and sectors. Digital and Information
Actively promote standardised digital solutions across perinatal services.
Utilise robust data and information to ascertain health intelligence and drive improvement.
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 on Trac.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified in a professional clinical discipline
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge of WG and NHS Wales policy context
- Understand the strategic context and have in-depth knowledge of Diabetes Network work plan
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Aptitude or potential ability to function at a senior leadership level.
- Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work
- Knowledge and ability to negotiate, influence, direct, and if necessary, challenge senior peers or managers within the perinatal community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change
- Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively
- Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified in a professional clinical discipline
- Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
- Knowledge of WG and NHS Wales policy context
- Understand the strategic context and have in-depth knowledge of Diabetes Network work plan
Desirable
- Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
- Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Aptitude or potential ability to function at a senior leadership level.
- Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work
- Knowledge and ability to negotiate, influence, direct, and if necessary, challenge senior peers or managers within the perinatal community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change
- Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively
- Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority
Desirable
- Additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills
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).
