Job summary
This is a Fixed Term / Secondment until 30/04/2025. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
A highly motivated, organised, flexible and enthusiastic individual is required to undertake research into the rural cancer patient experience in Mid Wales, and support the research work and development of Rural Health and Care Wales (RHCW).
The role will involve researching the cancer patient experience in rural areas of Wales, with a focus on Ceredigion, Powys and Gwynedd. This is a Macmillan Cancer Research funded project that will be considering any health inequalities that may exist for patients in rural areas, with widespread potential interest.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Macmillan Rural Cancer Experience Researcher (MRCER) will involve:
- exploring any differences that people living in urban and rural areas may encounter before, during and after a cancer diagnosis
- gaining a clear understanding of any inequalities (if any) facing people living in rural areas in receiving care and support after they receive a cancer diagnosis
- exploring different ways in which care and support is provided to people with cancer living in rural areas (international scoping) and identify areas of best practice
- researching the experience of professionals delivering cancer support services in both urban and rural areas, in order to ascertain whether any differences or difficulties exist
- providing recommendations on how to improve the care and support provided to people living in rural areas who receive a cancer diagnosis, in order that patient experiences are improved
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have lead responsibility for the research required by the MRCER, which will include a literature review (international) of patient experience in both urban and rural areas; desk-top exploration of current and planned future support provision for cancer patients in rural Mid Wales (Ceredigion, north Powys and Gwynedd); one-to-one interviews and focus group discussions; compilation of rural cancer patient experience case studies; writing up reports and findings, all whilst working to an approved project plan.
Rural Health and Care Wales is funded by the three health boards working across Mid Wales - Hywel Dda University Health Board, Powys Teaching Health Board and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - reporting to the Mid Wales Joint Committee for Health and Care. Its main aims are to research and identify any issues affecting the delivery of health and care in rural areas of Wales, also piloting innovative new models of delivery and participating in consultations and conversations on matters of relevance. Further information can be found at www.ruralhealthandcare.wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/04/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will have lead responsibility for the research required by the MRCER, which will include a literature review (international) of patient experience in both urban and rural areas; desk-top exploration of current and planned future support provision for cancer patients in rural Mid Wales (Ceredigion, north Powys and Gwynedd); one-to-one interviews and focus group discussions; compilation of rural cancer patient experience case studies; writing up reports and findings, all whilst working to an approved project plan.
Rural Health and Care Wales is funded by the three health boards working across Mid Wales - Hywel Dda University Health Board, Powys Teaching Health Board and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - reporting to the Mid Wales Joint Committee for Health and Care. Its main aims are to research and identify any issues affecting the delivery of health and care in rural areas of Wales, also piloting innovative new models of delivery and participating in consultations and conversations on matters of relevance. Further information can be found at www.ruralhealthandcare.wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 27/04/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge of programme and project management and / or information analysis.
Desirable
- Research qualification or experience.
- Formal Project Management qualification.
- Working knowledge of project management software.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of managing services / projects and coordinating and leading activities to achieve project objectives.
- Experience of planning and prioritisation of own work and delivering set outcomes to time, meeting identified objectives.
- Experience of undertaking research and developing comprehensive conclusions and recommendations based on research findings.
- Experience of report writing, project planning, business procoess and effective recording.
Other
Essential
- Highly professional, positive approach.
- Awareness of personal and political sensitivities and ability to adapt accordingly
- Innovative and constructive approach to project management and implementation.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work in order to meet competing priorities.
- Ability to listen to the needs of others.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Commitment to developing positive attitudes towards challenges and changes.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to Master's level or equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in specialist area.
- Knowledge of programme and project management and / or information analysis.
Desirable
- Research qualification or experience.
- Formal Project Management qualification.
- Working knowledge of project management software.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders and dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
- Experience of managing services / projects and coordinating and leading activities to achieve project objectives.
- Experience of planning and prioritisation of own work and delivering set outcomes to time, meeting identified objectives.
- Experience of undertaking research and developing comprehensive conclusions and recommendations based on research findings.
- Experience of report writing, project planning, business procoess and effective recording.
Other
Essential
- Highly professional, positive approach.
- Awareness of personal and political sensitivities and ability to adapt accordingly
- Innovative and constructive approach to project management and implementation.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work in order to meet competing priorities.
- Ability to listen to the needs of others.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
- Commitment to developing positive attitudes towards challenges and changes.
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).
