Public Health Wales

Nurse Lead - Diabetes

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

The National Strategic Clinical Network for Diabetes (Diabetes Network) was established on the 1st of October 2023, following the transition from the All Wales Diabetes Implementation Group. The Diabetes Network's aim is to focus on providing a greater strategic direction for diabetes care across Wales, improve health outcomes and support delivery of enhanced quality care across Wales

Main duties of the job

To provide professional and strategic leadership to the network within their own area of expertise.

To provide strategic and clinical guidance and advice to associated Networks on the role and direction of the SCN for Diabetes.

To communicate the vision around future service provision of Diabetes care in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomes within a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.

To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decision making.

To directly lead the development of patient centered models of care in line with the Quality Statement for Diabetes.

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 24 MONTHS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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 visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£75,405 to £86,885 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-NMR018-0625

Job locations

NHS Performance and Improvement offices

Llandudno Junction / Cardiff

LL31 9RZ


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.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified in own clinical discipline
  • Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
  • Registered with the relevant professional body

Desirable

  • Academic publications/ Presentations
  • Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial nursing experience
  • Expert practitioner within their own field
  • Extensive experience in the care and management of people with Diabetes
  • Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation
  • Experience of leading, managing and implementing change
  • Experience in audit, research and training

Desirable

  • Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy
  • Experience of peer review in a clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context
  • Knowledge of national Diabetes objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan

Desirable

  • Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales
  • Knowledge and insight into challenges facing Diabetes services in Wales

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Establish and maintain credibility across the clinical communities
  • Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively
  • Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Fully qualified in own clinical discipline
  • Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
  • Registered with the relevant professional body

Desirable

  • Academic publications/ Presentations
  • Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership

Experience

Essential

  • Substantial nursing experience
  • Expert practitioner within their own field
  • Extensive experience in the care and management of people with Diabetes
  • Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation
  • Experience of leading, managing and implementing change
  • Experience in audit, research and training

Desirable

  • Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy
  • Experience of peer review in a clinical setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context
  • Knowledge of national Diabetes objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan

Desirable

  • Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales
  • Knowledge and insight into challenges facing Diabetes services in Wales

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Establish and maintain credibility across the clinical communities
  • Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively
  • Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority
  • Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

NHS Performance and Improvement offices

Llandudno Junction / Cardiff

LL31 9RZ


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Public Health Wales

Address

NHS Performance and Improvement offices

Llandudno Junction / Cardiff

LL31 9RZ


Employer's website

https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Network Manager - Diabetes

Joanne Oliver

Joanne.oliver3@wales.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£75,405 to £86,885 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

028-NMR018-0625

Job locations

NHS Performance and Improvement offices

Llandudno Junction / Cardiff

LL31 9RZ


Supporting documents

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