Job summary
The Screening Division of Public Health Wales is recruiting to the role of Head of Programme for Antenatal Screening Wales. This is an exciting post providing senior clinical leadership to this well established and well respected programme.
The role of Antenatal Screening Wales (ASW) is to establish policies, standards and a framework for performance management for antenatal screening in Wales. ASW works closely with staff in all the Health Boards, who are responsible for delivery of Antenatal Screening to all pregnant women in Wales, and operates through a managed clinical network.
The Head of Programme will be a senior midwife, working in a national role, leading the managed clinical network and responsible for managing and developing Antenatal Screening in Wales (ASW). This includes development of policies and protocols at a national level, development of governance structures and frameworks for Quality Assurance, and education for health professionals.
The successful candidate will be a key member of the divisional Senior Management Team and will build relationships across the programmes as well as with key stakeholders from other areas of Public Health Wales and other organisations including all Health Boards across Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post is at a national level with responsibility for policy development, and updating and developing standards across the whole of Wales. The post holder will service the ongoing developmental requirements of the antenatal screening programme and oversee the performance management of this important public health programme.
Working across organisational boundaries and with a variety of commissioners and service providers including every Health Board in Wales, the post holder will ensure consistency and stability of service in a climate of uncertainty and organisational change often in a challenging environment with many competing priorities.
The post holder will be required to act autonomously in providing clinical advice and guidance within the scope of Antenatal Screening Wales to other clinical professionals based on own specialist skills, knowledge and experience of antenatal screening.
As a senior manager within the Division, the Head of Programme must be visible and credible, while being responsible for the programme. Working closely with the Consultant in Public Health, Director of the Screening Division and Senior Management Team, the post holder will ensure that the programme is able to deliver on internal and external objectives.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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.
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
Screening aims to detect defined serious conditions present in either the mother or baby that are likely to have an effect on the health of either, and for which an effective intervention is available. Our vision is that everyone eligible for screening has equitable access and opportunity to take up their screening offer using reliable information to make a personal informed choice.
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.
Base to be agreed with the post holder and will be one of the Public Health Wales sites in Wales that has screening teams based and working from, with the ability to work flexibly.
The salary scale is 8c on agenda for change and the role is substantive and 0.8 whole time equivalent.
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Sikha de Souza, Consultant in Public Health Sikha.deSouza@wales.nhs.uk or John Regan, current Head of Programme for Antenatal Screening Wales John.Regan2@wales.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Screening aims to detect defined serious conditions present in either the mother or baby that are likely to have an effect on the health of either, and for which an effective intervention is available. Our vision is that everyone eligible for screening has equitable access and opportunity to take up their screening offer using reliable information to make a personal informed choice.
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.
Base to be agreed with the post holder and will be one of the Public Health Wales sites in Wales that has screening teams based and working from, with the ability to work flexibly.
The salary scale is 8c on agenda for change and the role is substantive and 0.8 whole time equivalent.
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion please contact Sikha de Souza, Consultant in Public Health Sikha.deSouza@wales.nhs.uk or John Regan, current Head of Programme for Antenatal Screening Wales John.Regan2@wales.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Track record of continuous professional and managerial development
- Track record of continuous professional and managerial development
- Management Qualification (Diploma) or equivalent
Desirable
- Health Service Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience as a Senior Manager
- Experience as a clinical professional within the NHS
- Experience of managing change within a complex organisation
- Line management
- Experience of working with a wide range of senior consultant medical staff
- Proven track record in organisational management and development
- Decision making Strategic
- Strategic organisational planning
- Working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of working with screening programmes
- Accountability for a significant budget
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to present complex and sensitive information to a varied audience
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Computer literacy
- Negotiating skills
- Influencing skills
- Ability to analyse and make decisions around complex and detailed situations
- Ability to work to a consistently high standard under pressure
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to act independently
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS management systems
- Understanding of the political process with regards to policy development
- Understanding of NHS public health programmes
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good attention to detail
- Able to think and plan ahead
- Able to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- Some requirement for working away from base
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered midwife
- Masters degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent Track record of continuous professional and managerial development
- Track record of continuous professional and managerial development
- Management Qualification (Diploma) or equivalent
Desirable
- Health Service Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Up to date experience as a Senior Manager
- Experience as a clinical professional within the NHS
- Experience of managing change within a complex organisation
- Line management
- Experience of working with a wide range of senior consultant medical staff
- Proven track record in organisational management and development
- Decision making Strategic
- Strategic organisational planning
- Working across organisational boundaries
Desirable
- Experience of working with screening programmes
- Accountability for a significant budget
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to present complex and sensitive information to a varied audience
- Excellent organisational skills
- High levels of literacy and numeracy
- Computer literacy
- Negotiating skills
- Influencing skills
- Ability to analyse and make decisions around complex and detailed situations
- Ability to work to a consistently high standard under pressure
- Leadership and influencing skills
- Ability to act independently
Knowledge
Essential
- NHS management systems
- Understanding of the political process with regards to policy development
- Understanding of NHS public health programmes
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good attention to detail
- Able to think and plan ahead
- Able to work under pressure
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
- Some requirement for working away from base
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).
