Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the newly established NHS Wales Executive in this new critical senior leadership role influencing, leading and supporting quality improvement and patient safety across the whole NHS system in Wales.
Professionally accountable to and working closely with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Wales, you will provide expert advice and support concerning quality improvement and patient safety issues across the NHS in Wales. Having oversight of the quality and safety of care provided across Wales, you will work with colleagues from across the NHS Executive and Welsh Government to support stronger arrangements for organisations that are not operating as expected.
The successful candidate will be proficient in quality improvement with demonstrable experience of strong, inspirational, strategic leadership across operational and professional service delivery contexts. With a passion for quality, the Deputy Director will champion and embed a culture across the system of continuous improvement across programmes of work relating to, and advising on national Welsh Government policy and strategy in line with CNO priorities.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the National Director of NHS Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, you will build excellent working relationships with all members of the Senior Leadership Team in the NHS Executive, particularly the Director of the National Clinical Framework to support the implementation of the Framework and other national programmes. Quickly establishing a leadership role across the NHS in Wales and beyond, the successful candidate will work closely with Welsh Government colleagues, and senior leaders on a day to day basis.
The NHS Executive is hosted by Public Health Wales, but is governed as an agency of Welsh Government, based in the NHS.
The NHS Wales Executive is a new, national support function and an essential element in making the health system in Wales fit for the future and achieving A Healthier Wales vision of a whole-system approach to providing excellent health and social care across Wales. Working on behalf of Welsh Government, the NHS Wales Executive's role in supporting this mission is to provide strong national leadership and strategic direction, and enable, support and, where necessary, intervene to ensure the delivery of national priorities and standards, and safeguard and improve the quality and safety of care. The key purpose of the Executive is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care to achieve better, fairer healthcare outcomes for the people of Wales.
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
This role will work for the NHS Executive, in the Quality, Safety and Improvement Directorate and will be a key senior leader in the work of the wider NHS Executive.
Quality, Safety and Improvement
The Quality, Safety and Improvement Directorate of the NHS Executive, incorporating the work of Improvement Cymru, translates policy direction and standards set by Welsh Government into action that leads and supports improvement work that creates the best quality health and care system for Wales so that everyone has access to safe, effective and efficient care in the right place and at the right time.
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
This role will work for the NHS Executive, in the Quality, Safety and Improvement Directorate and will be a key senior leader in the work of the wider NHS Executive.
Quality, Safety and Improvement
The Quality, Safety and Improvement Directorate of the NHS Executive, incorporating the work of Improvement Cymru, translates policy direction and standards set by Welsh Government into action that leads and supports improvement work that creates the best quality health and care system for Wales so that everyone has access to safe, effective and efficient care in the right place and at the right time.
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
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Nursing and Midwifery Council registered
- Masters degree in Health related subject /equivalent experience
- Significant experience at a senior nurse level, demonstrating ability to deliver improvements in practice
- Significant team and service leadership experience
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (spreadsheet, email, etc)
- Ability to understand and analyse data such as clinical outcomes data and other performance data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a relevant senior leadership nurse management role within an NHS organisation or equivalent
- Proven ability to work in complex situation with many differing partners
- Experience of managing and development of quality and safety agenda at organisational level
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external partners and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
Desirable
- Experience implementing and/or leading a total quality management system across an organisation
Other
Essential
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to hold an audience and to exchange important dialogue in challenging situations
- The post holder must have personal credibility with the professions and service at large.
- Political and self-awareness
- Experience of leading, implementing and evaluating complex change boundaries
- oAbility to make positive contribution at the Board and handle constructive challenge
- Intellect and ability to command the respect of clinical staff, academics and managers
- Decisive leader, able to translate strategy and analysis into practical actions
- Flexible and compassionate leadership style
- Postholder will have nuanced skill accountability with high
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external partners and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate Values & Behaviours of the NHS Executive
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Nursing and Midwifery Council registered
- Masters degree in Health related subject /equivalent experience
- Significant experience at a senior nurse level, demonstrating ability to deliver improvements in practice
- Significant team and service leadership experience
- Ability to use computer systems to a well-developed level (spreadsheet, email, etc)
- Ability to understand and analyse data such as clinical outcomes data and other performance data
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in a relevant senior leadership nurse management role within an NHS organisation or equivalent
- Proven ability to work in complex situation with many differing partners
- Experience of managing and development of quality and safety agenda at organisational level
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external partners and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
Desirable
- Experience implementing and/or leading a total quality management system across an organisation
Other
Essential
- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to hold an audience and to exchange important dialogue in challenging situations
- The post holder must have personal credibility with the professions and service at large.
- Political and self-awareness
- Experience of leading, implementing and evaluating complex change boundaries
- oAbility to make positive contribution at the Board and handle constructive challenge
- Intellect and ability to command the respect of clinical staff, academics and managers
- Decisive leader, able to translate strategy and analysis into practical actions
- Flexible and compassionate leadership style
- Postholder will have nuanced skill accountability with high
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders, including external partners and a successful track record of influence and engagement.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Demonstrate Values & Behaviours of the NHS Executive
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).
