Pharmacy Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31ST MARCH 2026 DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to support the national delivery of the National Strategic Clinical Network for Gastrointestinal Condition.
Main duties of the job
The National IBD Pharmacy Lead for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) will be expected:
* To provide professional and strategic leadership to the network within their own area of expertise.
* To provide strategic and clinical guidance and advice to associated Networks on the role and direction of the IBD Implementation Network.
* To be a member of the Clinical Reference Group and represent the IBD Implementation Network at national meetings.
* To communicate the vision around future service provision of IBD care, in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomes within a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.
* To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decision making.
* To lead clinical working groups to agree clinical pathways and processes for clinical workforce.
* To support the development of patient centered models of care in line with the Quality Statements.
Job responsibilities
The National Strategic Clinical Network for Gastrointestinal Conditions will provide national leadership and drive forward change to deliver better quality, higher value, more consistent and accessible services for people affected by gastrointestinal conditions. This should take into account workforce challenges and the impact and opportunities of innovation and different ways of working.
The post sits within the National Strategic Clinical Network for Gastrointestinal Conditions and NHS Wales Executive which supports and advises Health Boards and Welsh Government in Wales. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to respond to the business needs of the supporting clinical reference groups and workstreams consistent to those described in this job description.
The post holder will work within the National Strategic Clinical Network for Gastrointestinal Conditions as part of the IBD Implementation Network, alongside the IBD Clinical Lead, Network Manager and core team to develop models of care closer to home, ensuring pathways are implemented to deliver a consistent integrated delivery of care at the point of need. This will also require the postholder to work across other Networks to ensure a whole system approach is met, reducing potential for silo working.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Fully qualified in own clinical discipline.
* Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
* Registered with the relevant professional body.
* Academic publications/ Presentations.
* Higher Degree.
* Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience
* Substantial IBD Pharmacy experience.
* Expert practitioner within their own field.
* Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with IBD.
* Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation.
* Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
* Experience in audit, research and training.
* Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy.
* Experience of peer review in a clinical setting.
Knowledge
* Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context.
* Knowledge of national objectives for IBD, Quality Statement and any previous Delivery Plans and the National Clinical Plans.
* Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
* Knowledge and insight into challenges facing IBD services in Wales.
* Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
Skills and Aptitude
* Knowledge and ability to influence, direct, and if necessary challenge senior peers or managers within the IBD community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change.
* Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
* Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work.
* Ability to develop long-term direction and make sense of complex information.
* Ability to influence outcomes consistent with meeting the needs of the patient in the most effective and efficient way.
* Effective communication, numerical and analytical skills.
* Additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
* IT/Informatics.
* Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
* Experience of presenting project reports, both as oral presentations and written reports.
* Ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale.
Personal Attributes
* Establish and maintain credibility across the clinical communities.
* Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
* Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority.
* Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
* Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
* Commitment to good team working and relationships.
Other
* Willingness and ability to travel.
* Highly motivated.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to work under pressure.
* Tactful and diplomatic.
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.
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
028-PST002-1124-A
Job locations
Usual place of work, River House or as agreed.
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