Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Allied Health Professional to join our team to take an important role in the delivery of the Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Programme. This role requires an AHP that is dynamic and who can demonstrate an understanding of how support for people living with cancer in Powys can be enhanced.
The post will provide a key role within the ICJ Programme, which is a joint initiative between Macmillan, Powys Teaching Health Board and Powys County Council. The ICJ model centres around providing personalised holistic support for people living with cancer, the Macmillan AHP Cancer Lead role will enable the delivery of improved personalised care for those living with cancer in Powys.
Main duties of the job
The Macmillan AHP Cancer Lead will provide professional leadership to AHP professions and be key in the coordination and delivery of high quality, patient centred cancer services across Powys Teaching Health Board that meets the needs of the patient and those important to them.
The post holder will be required to promote a person centred vision for AHP cancer services. This will involve working with key stakeholders, providers and the Wales Cancer Network to ensure the national and local agenda is implemented with regard to cancer. Furthermore, the post holder will provide professional advice, workforce direction and leadership to AHP colleagues across the organisation.
The post holder will work to improve patient care by facilitating, enabling and supporting the AHP workforce in the delivery of high quality, evidence based person-centred care, including scoping cancer related pre-habilitation and rehabilitation services within Powys.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full bi-lingual Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting information.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full bi-lingual Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting information.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualications and / or knowledge
Essential
- Active HCPC registration
- Masters level education or demonstrable experience within relevant field
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity
Desirable
- Post graduate leadership or management qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within cancer care
- Evidence of clinical leadership and operational management skills
- Experience of quality improvement and / or project management
- Involvement in research and audit
- Experience of developing protocols and clinical care pathways
- Evidence of delivering clinical education
- Experience of multidisciplinary working, including third sector organisations
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Advanced level of negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound IT skills
- Experience of presenting work within and outside the organisation, to a variety of audiences
- Ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, incorporating change management and the ability to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity and direction
- An excellent capability for developing working partnerships and alliances between individuals, teams and organisations
Desirable
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a timely manner
Person Specification
Qualications and / or knowledge
Essential
- Active HCPC registration
- Masters level education or demonstrable experience within relevant field
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity
Desirable
- Post graduate leadership or management qualification
- Teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience within cancer care
- Evidence of clinical leadership and operational management skills
- Experience of quality improvement and / or project management
- Involvement in research and audit
- Experience of developing protocols and clinical care pathways
- Evidence of delivering clinical education
- Experience of multidisciplinary working, including third sector organisations
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Advanced level of negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Sound IT skills
- Experience of presenting work within and outside the organisation, to a variety of audiences
- Ability to motivate, influence change, support staff and evaluate services
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, incorporating change management and the ability to manage internal and external relationships with sensitivity and direction
- An excellent capability for developing working partnerships and alliances between individuals, teams and organisations
Desirable
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel within a timely manner
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).
