Powys Teaching Health Board

Quality Improvement (QI) Facilitator

The closing date is 24 June 2025

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is committed to delivering excellence through continuous improvement. We have adopted theModel for Improvementas our standardised approach to Quality Improvement (QI), and we are seeking a passionate and skilledQuality Improvement Facilitatorto join our team.

In this role, you will:

  • Deliver formal QI training sessions to staff across all levels and professions.
  • Provide one-on-one mentoring to staff undertaking QI projects, guiding them through each stage using proven methods and techniques.
  • Assist in the development of engaging training materials tailored to diverse learning needs.
  • Support the creation and implementation of project and improvement plans within the Directorate of Improvement and Transformation.

About YouWe are looking for someone who is:

  • A confident and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of staff groups.
  • Passionate about quality improvement and capable of inspiring others to embrace change.
  • Experienced in delivering training and mentoring in a flexible, responsive manner.
  • Skilled in developing structured improvement plans and supporting their execution.

Why Join Us?

At PTHB, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on healthcare delivery across the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver a range of training sessions to all levels of staff on QI approaches and methodology.
  • Support the development of project/improvement plans for the delivery of specific projects within the Improvement andTransformation Team for implementation across the Health Board.
  • Support individuals and team to undertake improvement projects using robust improvement methodologies.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-AC072-0625

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon

LD3 0LU


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; Welsh and/or English 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in related field or relevant experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Bronze IQT/Introduction to Improvement Award or equivalent
  • Understanding of model for improvement, process redesign and change management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • Silver IQT/Improvement in Practice Award or equivalent
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of either Quality Improvement, project management, service transformation or remodelling of services
  • Experience of delivering presentations
  • Experience of developing and delivering training
  • Experience of managing change

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an improvement project environment and evaluation
  • Experience in leading and managing improvement initiatives/ projects and delivering identified benefits
  • Experience of training and staff support in development
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of ensuring active staff participation in transformation/ improvement initiatives

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid basic numeracy
  • Change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse others
  • Excellent decision making and analytical skills
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
  • Negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills
  • Ability to develop coaching skills
  • Ability to deliver training packages to diverse audiences

Other

Desirable

  • Open and approachable
  • Flexible approach to work and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in related field or relevant experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Bronze IQT/Introduction to Improvement Award or equivalent
  • Understanding of model for improvement, process redesign and change management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • Silver IQT/Improvement in Practice Award or equivalent
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of either Quality Improvement, project management, service transformation or remodelling of services
  • Experience of delivering presentations
  • Experience of developing and delivering training
  • Experience of managing change

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an improvement project environment and evaluation
  • Experience in leading and managing improvement initiatives/ projects and delivering identified benefits
  • Experience of training and staff support in development
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of ensuring active staff participation in transformation/ improvement initiatives

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid basic numeracy
  • Change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse others
  • Excellent decision making and analytical skills
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
  • Negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills
  • Ability to develop coaching skills
  • Ability to deliver training packages to diverse audiences

Other

Desirable

  • Open and approachable
  • Flexible approach to work and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon

LD3 0LU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon

LD3 0LU


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Safety & Quality Improvement Manager

Howard Cooper

howard.cooper@wales.nhs.uk

01874712636

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£30,420 to £37,030 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-AC072-0625

Job locations

Bronllys Hospital

Bronllys

Brecon

LD3 0LU


Supporting documents

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