Job summary
This post is Fixed Term for 2 years due to funding.
A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to be appointed as a GP Regional Lead (0.1 - 0.2 WTE).
The role will provide regional clinical leadership for the Primary Care and Community Research Delivery Centre, Health and Care Research Wales' primary and community research delivery programme.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, have a positive and flexible approach to the needs of the Service, be motivated, ready for the next challenge and enjoy working as part of a very busy team.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Main duties of the job
These will include:
helping to deliver plans to support and develop multi agency working aimed at supporting the expansion and enhancement of clinical research across Wales.
be responsible for supporting the development and deployment of new models of research delivery and care pathways which bring research services closer to home, increase focus on prevention and wellbeing and integration of public sector services.
be responsible for supporting the development of the "One Wales Model."
providing medical investigator support to primary and secondary care trials
About us
This is a Health and Care Research Wales post, hosted by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Health and Care Research Wales is a networked organisation, supported by Welsh Government, which brings together a wide range of partners across the NHS in Wales, local authorities, universities, research institutions, third sector and others.
Health and Care Research Wales works in support of Welsh Government's overarching goal which is to ensure that today's research makes a difference to tomorrow's care.
Its mission is to promote, support and provide collective oversight of health and social care research in Wales.
Ensuring it is of the highest international scientific quality, is relevant to the needs and challenges of health and social care in Wales and makes a difference to policy and practice in ways that improve the lives of patients, people, and communities in Wales.
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
Essential
- Qualified Medical professional.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must be or have been a practising GP
- Clinical Governance
- Medical Management
- Significant Organisational change experience/managing difficult and complex change
- A track record of achievement in effective performance management
- A track record of achievement in introducing robust systems and processes
- A track record of achievement in facilitation of groups.
- Undertaking sensitive negotiation
- Successful initiation and Facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances
- A good understanding of the health and social care management environment in Wales and of roles and responsibilities within it
- Appropriate knowledge and experience in the field of research and development
- A good understanding of national targets
- A good understanding of performance management methodology
- Developing an organisational culture in decision making and leading continuous change improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies.
- The Safety and standards agenda
- An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are of relevant to and underpin the work of the NHS Wales
Skills
Essential
- Innovative, with strong service focussed approach, exceptional negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience.
- Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style.
- Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation
- High level of Negotiating skills; Interpersonal skills; and Communication skills
- Ability to contribute to policy development.
- Decisive leader, capable and committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions.
- Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
- High degree of analytic skills.
- High degree of report writing skills.
- Team player with experience of managing teams.
Other
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
- Able to work flexibly.
- Ability to deal with the media.
- Ability to travel across Wales.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Medical professional.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience
Essential
- Must be or have been a practising GP
- Clinical Governance
- Medical Management
- Significant Organisational change experience/managing difficult and complex change
- A track record of achievement in effective performance management
- A track record of achievement in introducing robust systems and processes
- A track record of achievement in facilitation of groups.
- Undertaking sensitive negotiation
- Successful initiation and Facilitation of strategic partnership working and alliances
- A good understanding of the health and social care management environment in Wales and of roles and responsibilities within it
- Appropriate knowledge and experience in the field of research and development
- A good understanding of national targets
- A good understanding of performance management methodology
- Developing an organisational culture in decision making and leading continuous change improvement in services, encouraging the use of new clinical and service technologies.
- The Safety and standards agenda
- An understanding of the principles of Public Health Medicine that are of relevant to and underpin the work of the NHS Wales
Skills
Essential
- Innovative, with strong service focussed approach, exceptional negotiating and influencing skills
- Ability to think and act strategically and to articulate a clear sense of direction and vision to a wide audience.
- Ability to build effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrable leadership and ambassadorial skills with an ability to demonstrate a flexible leadership style.
- Commitment and passion for citizen focused service with the ability to embed such an ethos at all levels of the organisation
- High level of Negotiating skills; Interpersonal skills; and Communication skills
- Ability to contribute to policy development.
- Decisive leader, capable and committed to translating policy and analysis into practical actions.
- Strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
- High degree of analytic skills.
- High degree of report writing skills.
- Team player with experience of managing teams.
Other
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
- Able to work flexibly.
- Ability to deal with the media.
- Ability to travel across Wales.
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).
