Job summary
Following the establishment of the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) on 1st April 2024 and a recent organisational restructure, we are seeking a Welsh Kidney Network Lead Nurse (NWJCC), Joint Commissioning Committee (JCC) to support our journey as a newly formed organisation.
The NWJCC is a joint committee of the seven health boards in Wales, with a Chair and Lay Members. We support collaborative commissioning across Wales, with around 120 staff based in Mold and Nantgarw/Treforest.
Our mission to be The Centre of Excellence for Collaborative Commissioning, improving health and care outcomes across Wales. We commission around 220 services, from NHS 111 and ambulance services to specialised rare disease services, and mental health, operating a £1.14bn budget.
In this role, you will join a supportive, inclusive team, working with NHS Wales, Welsh Government, and UK provider organisations. We are seeking individuals who reflect our values of respect, trust, collaboration, and excellence--those who put patients and quality at the centre of everything they do.
If you're passionate about improving lives and want to be part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
As Lead Nurse, you will work within the Welsh Kidney Network (WKN). You will play a pivotal role in representing the interests of kidney care nursing across Wales, leading the continual development of the workforce and providing expert nursing advice within kidney services.
You will work closely with the Network Manager and Clinical Lead for Quality and Patient Safety to provide assurance that high standards of patient care are consistently and equitably delivered. Professional responsibility will remain with the Director of Nursing, NWJCC. A key part of the role involves building strong relationships and improving communication across and within provider Health Boards.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed individual who is a dedicated team player with demonstrable leadership skills and experience. You should have sound knowledge of kidney care and dialysis, legislative and policy framework underpinning the delivery of kidney care services, current issues related to professional nursing practice, and be ready to contribute to a dynamic and supportive working environment.
This post is fixed term / secondment for a minimum of 12 months and up to 36 months to cover a secondment.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration educated to Degree or equivalent level of experience, skills and knowledge in relation to renal care and dialysis.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification.
- Highly specialist knowledge of legislative and policy framework underpinning the delivery of kidney care services.
- Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical area.
- High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional nursing practice.
- Knowledge about relevant quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives across the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience at a very senior nursing level with experience of clinical leadership.
- Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver significant clinical changes.
- Experience of working with senior management in assuring a strategic approach to implementing change.
- Experience of chairing and facilitating meetings whereby the context is of a clinically sensitive nature which may give rise to a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
- Experience in audit, research and contribution to delivering evidence based pathway change.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead groups of staff.
- Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi professional team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales in a timely manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration educated to Degree or equivalent level of experience, skills and knowledge in relation to renal care and dialysis.
- Educated to masters level or equivalent qualification, knowledge and/or experience supplemented by highly specialist qualification.
- Highly specialist knowledge of legislative and policy framework underpinning the delivery of kidney care services.
- Clear understanding of the concept and working arrangements of diverse clinical area.
- High level knowledge of all current issues related to professional nursing practice.
- Knowledge about relevant quality monitoring of services and patient safety initiatives across the UK.
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience at a very senior nursing level with experience of clinical leadership.
- Experience of developing and implementing governance frameworks to support service delivery and service change.
- Proven ability to lead and deliver significant clinical changes.
- Experience of working with senior management in assuring a strategic approach to implementing change.
- Experience of chairing and facilitating meetings whereby the context is of a clinically sensitive nature which may give rise to a hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere.
- Experience in audit, research and contribution to delivering evidence based pathway change.
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to analyse complex clinical issues/problems, identify necessary action and make recommendations and follow these through.
- Ability to influence, motivate and lead groups of staff.
- Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi professional team.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Wales in 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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
NWJCC Offices/Hybrid
Unit G1, The Willowford, Main Avenue, Treforest Industrial Estate
Pontypridd
CF37 5YL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
