Job summary
The Chair All Wales IPFR Panel
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) as the Chair of the WHSSC Individual Patient Funding Request (IPFR) Panel.
The IPFR panel is a Sub Committee of the WHSSC Joint Committee and holds delegated authority to consider and make decisions on requests to fund NHS healthcare for patients who fall outside the range of services and treatments that a Health Board has agreed to routinely provide.
To be considered for this position, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment. The work of the IPFR panel is sensitive in nature and the Chair should be analytical, articulate and able to carry authority, as well as being well equipped to deal with the challenges of working with emotive issues. The IPFR panel can be involved in making difficult decisions regarding the availability of services to patients and as such, the Chair should be experienced at managing debate.
Main duties of the job
The Chair has a responsibility to:
- ensure that the panel works within the process set out in the All Wales IPFR Policy and the WHSSC IPFR Panel Terms of Reference;
- ensure the panel apply the process consistently and equitably;
- provide leadership to the panel in working to gain a consensus decision, or if a consensus is not met, to make the final decision;
- prepare thoroughly for each panel meeting, reading and digesting papers in advance of the meeting;
- chair the IPFR panel ensuring
- a balance is struck between time keeping and space for discussion
- business is dealt with and outcomes and any actions agreed
- facilitates contributions from members, ensuring equity among panel members;
- keeps up to date on developments in the IPFR process;
- co-ordinates a regular review of the effectiveness and impact of the panel, including input into the preparation of reports where required;
- review the membership of the Panel as necessary (in conjunction with the WHSSC Medical Director and/or Director of Nursing);
This is a fixed term post for 3 years to cover the needs of the service
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
The Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (WHSSC) is a joint committee of each Local Health Board (LHB)in Wales, established under the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee (Wales) Directions 2009 (2009/35). The Joint Committee bringsLocal Health Boardsin Wales together to plan specialised services for the population of Wales.
WHSSC is a non-statutory organisation hosted by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and acts on behalf of the NHS Wales Health Boards,to ensure that there is equitable access to safe, effective and sustainable specialist services for the people of Wales, as close to patients' homes as possible, within available resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chair has a responsibility to:
- ensure that the panel works within the process set out in the All Wales IPFR Policy and the WHSSC IPFR Panel Terms of Reference;
- ensure the panel apply the process consistently and equitably;
- provide leadership to the panel in working to gain a consensus decision, or if a consensus is not met, to make the final decision;
- prepare thoroughly for each panel meeting, reading and digesting papers in advance of the meeting;
- chair the IPFR panel ensuring
- a balance is struck between time keeping and space for discussion
- business is dealt with and outcomes and any actions agreed
- facilitates contributions from members, ensuring equity among panel members;
- keeps up to date on developments in the IPFR process;
- co-ordinates a regular review of the effectiveness and impact of the panel, including input into the preparation of reports where required;
- review the membership of the Panel as necessary (in conjunction with the WHSSC Medical Director and/or Director of Nursing);
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Chair has a responsibility to:
- ensure that the panel works within the process set out in the All Wales IPFR Policy and the WHSSC IPFR Panel Terms of Reference;
- ensure the panel apply the process consistently and equitably;
- provide leadership to the panel in working to gain a consensus decision, or if a consensus is not met, to make the final decision;
- prepare thoroughly for each panel meeting, reading and digesting papers in advance of the meeting;
- chair the IPFR panel ensuring
- a balance is struck between time keeping and space for discussion
- business is dealt with and outcomes and any actions agreed
- facilitates contributions from members, ensuring equity among panel members;
- keeps up to date on developments in the IPFR process;
- co-ordinates a regular review of the effectiveness and impact of the panel, including input into the preparation of reports where required;
- review the membership of the Panel as necessary (in conjunction with the WHSSC Medical Director and/or Director of Nursing);
Person Specification
Public Interest and Accountability
Essential
- A strong commitment to maintain a patient focus in the commissioning of health services;
- A high level of understanding and interest in specialised health services issues, NHS Wales and the wider environment in which it operates.
- A willingness to maintain and uphold accountability.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working in committees and have the ability to chair meetings or the capacity and desire to take up training to become an effective Chair.
- Have the ability to listen, reflect and challenge.
- Have a good level of understanding and interest in Specialised Services.
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with personal impact and credibility to be an effective advocate and ambassador with strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be clear and succinct and to facilitate understanding of complex issues while demonstrating respect for the views of others.
- Sound judgement, sensitivity and political awareness.
- Have sound knowledge of corporate governance.
Person Specification
Public Interest and Accountability
Essential
- A strong commitment to maintain a patient focus in the commissioning of health services;
- A high level of understanding and interest in specialised health services issues, NHS Wales and the wider environment in which it operates.
- A willingness to maintain and uphold accountability.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Have experience of working in committees and have the ability to chair meetings or the capacity and desire to take up training to become an effective Chair.
- Have the ability to listen, reflect and challenge.
- Have a good level of understanding and interest in Specialised Services.
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Strong interpersonal skills with personal impact and credibility to be an effective advocate and ambassador with strong influencing and negotiating skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to be clear and succinct and to facilitate understanding of complex issues while demonstrating respect for the views of others.
- Sound judgement, sensitivity and political awareness.
- Have sound knowledge of corporate governance.
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
Unit G1 Treforest Industrial Estate, Treforest
Pontypridd
CF38 1GE
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
