Job summary
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES
Senior Project Manager Radiotherapy Training Program Assessment
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for an existing NHS Wales employee to support the Wales Cancer Network (WCN), Clinical Oncology Subcommittee (COSC), Multi-professional Target Definition Group (MPRTD) with a commitment for 0.5 wte starting on 1st September or ASAP thereafter. The tenure of the role will be 3 months.
We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual with knowledge of radiotherapy and experience of project management to investigate and report on the feasibility of a national education and training programme for a multi-professional target definition workforce and prepare a fully costed business case for its implementation.
This role is needed to help inform the direction of travel for radiotherapy target delineation training for Wales.
The post holder will need to liaise with stakeholders in order to understand the training requirements of a multiprofessional radiotherapy target delineation workforce in Wales, and research and evaluate the existing training courses and resources, identifying any gaps.
The post holder will be required to develop an options appraisal and prepare a business case for a project to address the identified service need.
A wide-reaching role, this requires adaptability, excellent communication and a determination to engage and deliver to achieve service change.
Main duties of the job
- This role is needed to help inform the direction of travel for radiotherapy target delineation training for Wales.
- The post holder will need to liaise with stakeholders in order to understand the training requirements of a multi-professional radiotherapy target delineation workforce in Wales, and research and evaluate the existing training courses and resources, identifying any gaps.
- The post holder will be required to develop an options appraisal and prepare a business case for a project to address the identified service need.
- A wide-reaching role, this requires adaptability, excellent communication and a determination to engage and deliver to achieve service change
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 months due to project work. 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.
About us
Here atVelindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to provide the key principles of prudent healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will plan, coordinate and manage their activities to engage with identified personnel from the three Welsh cancer centres: namely Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff; the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea; and the North Wales Cancer Centre in Colwyn Bay, and HEIW (Health Education and Innovation Wales) to understand and describe the service needs and the aspirations for developing a multi-professional radiotherapy target delineation workforce. The primary focus of the role is to ascertain if training needs for multi-professional target delineation can be met using existing courses and frameworks, otherwise identifying the resources and systems required to develop a training pipeline to fill the gap.
The post holder will champion Value Based Healthcare (VBHC) and work to develop a costed business case for multi-professional radiotherapy target definition training to improve patient outcomes while improving resource utilisation, partnering with Medical Physics, Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology departments, HEIW and other Stakeholders to facilitate the education and training of clinical and scientific roles in the principles of VBHC.
This post will be hosted by Velindre Cancer Centre. However, line management and working location will be decided based on the successful candidates current place of work.
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
The post holder will plan, coordinate and manage their activities to engage with identified personnel from the three Welsh cancer centres: namely Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff; the South West Wales Cancer Centre in Swansea; and the North Wales Cancer Centre in Colwyn Bay, and HEIW (Health Education and Innovation Wales) to understand and describe the service needs and the aspirations for developing a multi-professional radiotherapy target delineation workforce. The primary focus of the role is to ascertain if training needs for multi-professional target delineation can be met using existing courses and frameworks, otherwise identifying the resources and systems required to develop a training pipeline to fill the gap.
The post holder will champion Value Based Healthcare (VBHC) and work to develop a costed business case for multi-professional radiotherapy target definition training to improve patient outcomes while improving resource utilisation, partnering with Medical Physics, Radiotherapy and Clinical Oncology departments, HEIW and other Stakeholders to facilitate the education and training of clinical and scientific roles in the principles of VBHC.
This post will be hosted by Velindre Cancer Centre. However, line management and working location will be decided based on the successful candidates current place of work.
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
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with the ability to work to agreed goals, in a self-directed manner.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of radiotherapy treatment planning processes
- Understanding of national and organisational policy and strategy concerning workforce transformation.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience.
- A relevant qualification in medical physics or radiotherapy, or Project Management Practitioner Qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Value Based Healthcare and how it is applied. Working knowledge of the NHS and national developments and policy initiatives.
Person Specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Highly organised, with the ability to work to agreed goals, in a self-directed manner.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of radiotherapy treatment planning processes
- Understanding of national and organisational policy and strategy concerning workforce transformation.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience.
- A relevant qualification in medical physics or radiotherapy, or Project Management Practitioner Qualification (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Value Based Healthcare and how it is applied. Working knowledge of the NHS and national developments and policy initiatives.
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).
