Job summary
The Quality, Safety and Improvement Team within Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) is currently recruiting to roles which will support the health board in delivering high quality care to our patients. The work of the team covers all aspects of quality management, including quality control. quality assurance, quality planning and quality improvement.
We have a range of roles and opportunities available and are looking for individuals who are interested in working in a diverse and high profile arena. In return we can offer an opportunity to work with partners across the organisation, within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team and to gain experience and knowledge in all aspects of quality management.
For a flavour of our work and for information on our key work areas, please visit the SBUHB QUALITY pages of the intranet or contact a member of the team.
The post is an exciting opportunity to support the Quality, Safety and Improvement team in providing a service that facilitates the delivery of quality improvement by leading, developing and implementing on measurement for improvement across the health board.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is self motivated, organised and has a flexible approach with experience in the use of data and analysis. The role will promote and provide specialist advice in the appropriate use of data and measurement for improvement across the health board. Developing standards in the effective use of information and measurement in Quality Improvement.
They will work as part of a wider quality improvement team, contributing to the development of a culture of quality improvement as a way of improving the quality of care and service provision across the Health Board. Working with individuals in health board projects across Clinical and Non Clinical areas.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further development and or education and training to post graduate level
- Specialist knowledge of information requirements and standards
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with knowledge of IT tools such as, SQL, data cubes and MS 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI, Lists, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Visio etc
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in Improvement methodology, eg. IQT Silver/IiP, Six Sigma, etc. Knowledge of information in a healthcare environment e.g. acute, mental health, community, and primary care settings.
- Knowledge of the NHS in Wales
- Knowledge of coaching, influencing and engaging techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the processing of data and information and the statistical analysis of highly complex information, preferably in a health care setting
- Experience in developing and designing data and measurement tools and techniques to support quality improvement
- Presenting highly complex information to large internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Experience of collecting and interpreting information to support change programmes
- Experience of supporting quality improvement in professional sectors and in multi professional environments such as the NHS
Desirable
- Using Quality improvement methodologies
- Developing and delivering quality improvement training, specifically in relation to data and measurement
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with knowledge of IT tools such as, SQL, data cubes and MS 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI, Lists, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Visio etc
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Practical knowledge of Data Warehousing, relational Databases, information systems and data modelling tools and techniques
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of further development and or education and training to post graduate level
- Specialist knowledge of information requirements and standards
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with knowledge of IT tools such as, SQL, data cubes and MS 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI, Lists, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Visio etc
Desirable
- A relevant qualification in Improvement methodology, eg. IQT Silver/IiP, Six Sigma, etc. Knowledge of information in a healthcare environment e.g. acute, mental health, community, and primary care settings.
- Knowledge of the NHS in Wales
- Knowledge of coaching, influencing and engaging techniques.
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the processing of data and information and the statistical analysis of highly complex information, preferably in a health care setting
- Experience in developing and designing data and measurement tools and techniques to support quality improvement
- Presenting highly complex information to large internal and external groups in an understandable way
- Experience of collecting and interpreting information to support change programmes
- Experience of supporting quality improvement in professional sectors and in multi professional environments such as the NHS
Desirable
- Using Quality improvement methodologies
- Developing and delivering quality improvement training, specifically in relation to data and measurement
Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Advanced IT and analytical skills with knowledge of IT tools such as, SQL, data cubes and MS 365 including Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerBI, Lists, Power Automate, PowerPoint, Visio etc
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
- Practical knowledge of Data Warehousing, relational Databases, information systems and data modelling tools and techniques
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay University Health Board Headquarters
1 Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park, Baglan
Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
