Job summary
This post is Fixed Term for 18 months due to the needs of the service.
The Communicable Disease Inclusion Health Programme (CDIHP) delivers an integrated approach to reducing infectious disease and health inequalities among vulnerable and marginalised populations across Wales. The Sexual Health Programme focuses on preventing and managing communicable diseases linked to sexual health and improving outcomes for those most at risk.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Lead Health Protection Nurse/Practitioner (LHPNP) for 18 months to provide professional and managerial leadership to the Health Protection Nurses/Practitioners within the Sexual Health Programme.
You will:
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Lead, support, and develop a team of HPNPs to deliver high-quality, equitable sexual health protection services.
About You
You will be a registered health protection nurse/practitioner with:
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is 'Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.
We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.
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 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.
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.
Person Specification
Cymwysterau
Essential
- Registered Nurse level one or
- Allied Health Professional registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g. HCPC) or
- Registered with UKPHR or
- Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB)
- Educated to Masters level in relevant field, or equivalent specialist experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership and/or management
- Postgraduate teaching experience/qualific ation
Experiance
Essential
- Extensive experience working in the field of health protection, infection protection and control or other similar/equivalent clinical/Environmental Health services at Band 7 level as a minimum
- Extensive experience in the identification and implementation of service audit
- Proven knowledge and experience in the identification of areas requiring policy development
- Demonstrate ability to lead the development of relevant policies/guidelines/protocols
- Extensive experience in presenting to a wide variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings
- Experience of research and development
Desirable
- Experience of leading professional projects
- Experience in change management
- Experience of engagement and participation in a variety of audits at both regional and national level
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations
- Ability to innovate, lead, and implement change
- Ability to engage and motivate others
- Proficient in problem solving
- Competent in the use of IT (word processing, spreadsheets and databases)
- Ability to co-ordinate/lead a range of public health activities involving other professionals and agencies
- Ability to prioritise own workload effectively so that work programme targets are met
- Effective verbal and written presentation and reporting skills
- Able to forge strong links and networks to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of formal publication of scientific work, poster and/or oral presentations
- Financially astute/business aware
- Experience in performance monitoring and management
Knowladge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant leadership experience
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application
- Sound knowledge and understanding of wider professional nursing practitioner issues
- Familiarity with Health Protection and/or Infection Prevention Control areas of work
- Awareness and understanding of wider nursing practitioner issues both internally and externally to Public Health Wales
- Experience in workforce planning
- Working knowledge of appropriate
Desirable
- Extensive specialist practical and theoretical knowledge of health protection
- Knowledge and understanding of organisational strategic frameworks and their implementation
- Involvement in organisational professional issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Health Protection Team
- Ability to respond to unpredictable workloads and meet deadlines
- Professional and approachable
- Resourceful and adaptable
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in Wales frequently
Person Specification
Cymwysterau
Essential
- Registered Nurse level one or
- Allied Health Professional registered with a UK statutory regulator (e.g. HCPC) or
- Registered with UKPHR or
- Environmental Health Registration Board (EHRB)
- Educated to Masters level in relevant field, or equivalent specialist experience
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Qualification in leadership and/or management
- Postgraduate teaching experience/qualific ation
Experiance
Essential
- Extensive experience working in the field of health protection, infection protection and control or other similar/equivalent clinical/Environmental Health services at Band 7 level as a minimum
- Extensive experience in the identification and implementation of service audit
- Proven knowledge and experience in the identification of areas requiring policy development
- Demonstrate ability to lead the development of relevant policies/guidelines/protocols
- Extensive experience in presenting to a wide variety of audiences in both formal and informal settings
- Experience of research and development
Desirable
- Experience of leading professional projects
- Experience in change management
- Experience of engagement and participation in a variety of audits at both regional and national level
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable leadership and management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to represent a team and liaise with other professional organisations
- Ability to innovate, lead, and implement change
- Ability to engage and motivate others
- Proficient in problem solving
- Competent in the use of IT (word processing, spreadsheets and databases)
- Ability to co-ordinate/lead a range of public health activities involving other professionals and agencies
- Ability to prioritise own workload effectively so that work programme targets are met
- Effective verbal and written presentation and reporting skills
- Able to forge strong links and networks to work collaboratively with others both inside and outside the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of formal publication of scientific work, poster and/or oral presentations
- Financially astute/business aware
- Experience in performance monitoring and management
Knowladge
Essential
- Evidence of relevant leadership experience
- Understanding of evidence-based practice and its application
- Sound knowledge and understanding of wider professional nursing practitioner issues
- Familiarity with Health Protection and/or Infection Prevention Control areas of work
- Awareness and understanding of wider nursing practitioner issues both internally and externally to Public Health Wales
- Experience in workforce planning
- Working knowledge of appropriate
Desirable
- Extensive specialist practical and theoretical knowledge of health protection
- Knowledge and understanding of organisational strategic frameworks and their implementation
- Involvement in organisational professional issues
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Health Protection Team
- Ability to respond to unpredictable workloads and meet deadlines
- Professional and approachable
- Resourceful and adaptable
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in Wales frequently
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).
