Job summary
To support us in continuing to develop services, we are now seeking to appoint an AlliedHealth ProfessionalService Leadfor Multi Modal rehabilitation including thePost Viral Syndrome Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior AHP to lead this service across Hywel Dda University Health Board. In addition to operationally managing multi-disciplinarymulti modal rehabilitationservicessuch as post viral, neuro rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, the post holder will provide strategic advice and guidance for the Health Board on the AHP delivery ofexistingservices and implementation of the Post Viral Syndrome Service.
Main duties of the job
Well-developed communication skills will be key to leading changes alongside nursing, medical, operational and AHP colleagues. As part of the senior Therapy Team, 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. The role involves collaborative system working with primary, community and acute care colleagues across the Health Board, and providing expert AHP input to the development of multi-disciplinary clinical pathways for patients with neighbouring health providers and other organisations as appropriate.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:o Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;o Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;o 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;o Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;o Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will provide clinical leadership, and operationally lead a high quality specialised AHP rehabilitation element of post viral syndrome services for patients and their families. The post holder will maximise the contribution that AHPs, focusing on leadership, accountability, support and supervision, ensuring that AHP cancer care across Hywel Dda Health Board is of the highest standard.
Being flexible and open to your portfolio needs, we will support you to develop the skills you believe you bring to our team. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and extended days to deliver a desirable work-life balance, support professional goals and personal development.
At HywelDda University Health Board we are always seeking ways to do more and provide the best care for our patients, providing healthcare services to a total population of around 384,000 throughout Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are a welcoming and friendly place thats devoted to our vibrant diverse rural communities and also industrial heritage. From standing stones and ruined castles, to rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, West Wales is a wonderful place to live and work.
Our Health and Care Strategy A Healthier Mid and West Wales is a clinically led programme involving doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals all working together to consider how health and care services in Hywel Dda UHB can be safe, sustainable, accessible and kind for their population now and for future generations. We understand that the future of healthcare will be subtly and significantly different and an ability to communicate that empathetically will be vital.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/12/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This role will provide clinical leadership, and operationally lead a high quality specialised AHP rehabilitation element of post viral syndrome services for patients and their families. The post holder will maximise the contribution that AHPs, focusing on leadership, accountability, support and supervision, ensuring that AHP cancer care across Hywel Dda Health Board is of the highest standard.
Being flexible and open to your portfolio needs, we will support you to develop the skills you believe you bring to our team. We are happy to consider flexible working arrangements and extended days to deliver a desirable work-life balance, support professional goals and personal development.
At HywelDda University Health Board we are always seeking ways to do more and provide the best care for our patients, providing healthcare services to a total population of around 384,000 throughout Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. We are a welcoming and friendly place thats devoted to our vibrant diverse rural communities and also industrial heritage. From standing stones and ruined castles, to rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, West Wales is a wonderful place to live and work.
Our Health and Care Strategy A Healthier Mid and West Wales is a clinically led programme involving doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals all working together to consider how health and care services in Hywel Dda UHB can be safe, sustainable, accessible and kind for their population now and for future generations. We understand that the future of healthcare will be subtly and significantly different and an ability to communicate that empathetically will be vital.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 15/12/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Master's Degree in relevant health related subject, or possess equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Coaching Qualification
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Silver IQT
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level in an operational / managerial role.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and management skills.
- Experience of leading and developing clinical and / or therapy services within a HB and working within a network.
- Recent experience of working at a senior level in a clinical and or therapy services, either within the acute, primary or educational sectors.
- Evidence of standard setting and audit
- Evidence of expert practice.
- Evidence of research participation.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic writing and publication.
- Evidence of teaching in clinical and academic settings
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Able to travel to all UHB sites
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- HCPC registration
- Master's Degree in relevant health related subject, or possess equivalent level of skills, knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
Desirable
- Coaching Qualification
- Management and Leadership Qualification.
- Silver IQT
- Project management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience at senior level in an operational / managerial role.
- Evidence of clinical leadership and management skills.
- Experience of leading and developing clinical and / or therapy services within a HB and working within a network.
- Recent experience of working at a senior level in a clinical and or therapy services, either within the acute, primary or educational sectors.
- Evidence of standard setting and audit
- Evidence of expert practice.
- Evidence of research participation.
Desirable
- Evidence of academic writing and publication.
- Evidence of teaching in clinical and academic settings
Other
Essential
- Able to work hours flexibly.
- Able to travel to all UHB sites
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
