Network Manager – Children and Young People’s Wales Diabetes Network

Job summary

The Network Manager will oversee the development of the services and the co-ordination of network workstreams and projects aimed at improving paediatric diabetes care across the region as a whole, in line with national standards, and the outcomes of the national peer-review process.

The post holder will provide full co-ordination and project management to the network and be responsible for implementing the network steering group's workstreams working across the 14 paediatric diabetes units, as well as with service users and their families, LHBs, and the voluntary sector.

Main duties of the job

The Network Manager will be required to liaise with relevant clinicians in Health Boards across Wales to ensure the Diabetes Service has strong governance and a senior level of management support to ensure a high standard of service for patients

Maintain effective communication both within the Diabetes Service and the rest of the organisation, in particular with medical consultants, the directorate management team, specialist nurses, laboratory and administrative staff

Clarifying the network scope, definition and terms of reference in order to plan effectively

Identify key stakeholders and facilitate their participation and interest in the project

Identify and assess the benefit and risks associated with the network alongside a plan for delivering benefits and strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues.

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

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.