Job summary
Public Health Wales has the remit to provide strategic leadership for the development of immunisation services across Wales and support for vaccine policy development and clinical services across Wales. In addition, advice and support is provided to those non-NHS organisations who have a need for specialist health protection advice and guidance. The post holder will be expected to work in partnership with the Head of Vaccine Preventable Disease Programme and Scientific Lead / Senior Principal Epidemiologist to deliver these services
The post will provide a direct link with policy makers and will facilitate efficient dissemination of information and guidance from the highest level in the Welsh
Government (WG) and Public Health Wales, to practitioners in all healthcare settings giving added value by giving a strategic focus and direction for all professionals and agencies involved
Main duties of the job
Leading and co-ordinating the network of programme partners and stakeholders across Wales.
Consultant Nurse / Deputy Head of VPDP to provide support and leadership of the VPDP Team in Public Health Wales.
Co-ordinating and leading on development of VPDP guidance and model policies for Wales.
Providing specialist expertise and support to the VPDP programme of Public Health Wales.
Providing health protection expertise and advice to Welsh Government relating to vaccine preventable disease.
Providing specialist expertise on vaccinations and support to health protection division
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 visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date if we receive a large number of candidates. If you are interested in this post, and wish to be considered, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible
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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Please note we reserve the right to close the application process before the closing date if we receive a large number of candidates. If you are interested in this post, and wish to be considered, we advise that you submit your application as soon as possible
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate level/Masters in Public Health degree or equivalent
- Registered Nurse, other health professional
- Programme Management qualification
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, experience and training relating to vaccines and immunisations
- Evidence of ongoing and relevant continuing professional development, demonstrating significant strategic capabilities
Desirable
- PhD /Prof. Doc or willing to register for doctoral studies within regulated time frame
- Qualification in Quality Improvement e.g. IQT Bronze / Silver or Gold or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, proven experience working within Public Health/health organisations in a lead role
- Senior level experience in field vaccination
- Experience of working across multi agencies
- Working at a regional and national level
- Leading and delivering research
Desirable
- Developing care pathways
- Involvement in or delivery of quality improvement programmes
- Developing training programmes
- Development of effective business cases
- Experience of quality improvement methodologies such as the Model for Improvement
Skills
Essential
- High level, of interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work in complex and sometimes contentious areas
- The ability to lead and communicate with a range of professionals and agencies to develop policies and guidance etc
- Excellent written communication skills
- Leadership and multi / inter disciplinary team working
- Interpretation of complex data and information
- To be able to use IT programmes and keyboard skills.
- To have good clinical skills in relation to health protection
Desirable
- Developing policy or leading projects at a national level
- Managing groups of staff/people
Knowledge
Essential
- To have highly specialised knowledge of infection prevention and control
- To have the knowledge and use of strategic frameworks, guidance etc
- Knowledge and understanding of key national strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient safety / quality improvement strategies in Wales and beyond
Personal Attributes
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to postgraduate level/Masters in Public Health degree or equivalent
- Registered Nurse, other health professional
- Programme Management qualification
- Highly developed specialist knowledge, experience and training relating to vaccines and immunisations
- Evidence of ongoing and relevant continuing professional development, demonstrating significant strategic capabilities
Desirable
- PhD /Prof. Doc or willing to register for doctoral studies within regulated time frame
- Qualification in Quality Improvement e.g. IQT Bronze / Silver or Gold or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Extensive, proven experience working within Public Health/health organisations in a lead role
- Senior level experience in field vaccination
- Experience of working across multi agencies
- Working at a regional and national level
- Leading and delivering research
Desirable
- Developing care pathways
- Involvement in or delivery of quality improvement programmes
- Developing training programmes
- Development of effective business cases
- Experience of quality improvement methodologies such as the Model for Improvement
Skills
Essential
- High level, of interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work in complex and sometimes contentious areas
- The ability to lead and communicate with a range of professionals and agencies to develop policies and guidance etc
- Excellent written communication skills
- Leadership and multi / inter disciplinary team working
- Interpretation of complex data and information
- To be able to use IT programmes and keyboard skills.
- To have good clinical skills in relation to health protection
Desirable
- Developing policy or leading projects at a national level
- Managing groups of staff/people
Knowledge
Essential
- To have highly specialised knowledge of infection prevention and control
- To have the knowledge and use of strategic frameworks, guidance etc
- Knowledge and understanding of key national strategies
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of patient safety / quality improvement strategies in Wales and beyond
Personal Attributes
Essential
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
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).
