Job summary PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES. National Strategic Clinical Network for Neurological Conditions Nurse Lead Grade: Band 8a/usual salary: 2 sessions / week: Internal to NHS Wales Secondment Contract Department/Directorate: NHS Executive - Networks and Planning Base: Various options across Wales in current place of work, NHS Executive offices or working from home. Accountable To: Lead Network Manager, National Strategic Clinical Network for Neurological Conditions. Strategic Clinical Networks are an essential national vehicle for joint working between key stakeholders including NHS Wales, Welsh Government and the third sector to improve the outcomes and experience for the population of Wales. Integral to this is the need for continuous improvement and transformational change across a range of our services and approaches and the role of the Strategic Clinical Network is to support this at national, regional and local levels. This exciting role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to support the national delivery of the National Strategic Clinical Network (NSCN) for Neurological Conditions. Main duties of the job The National Nurse Lead 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 NSCN for Neurological Conditions. To communicate the vision around future service provision of Neurological Conditions 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 support the National Clinical Lead in the development of patient centered models of care in line with the current and future iterations of the Quality Statement for Neurological Conditions. The post holder will be a health professional working within speciality of Neurological Conditions with in-depth clinical knowledge and experience and within NHS Wales. For further details and information please contact:Joanne Oliver (joanne.oliver3wales.nhs.uk) The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 028-NMR011-0425 Job locations 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod-Y-Garth CF15 9SS Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification that are attached to the job advert. THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 20 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification that are attached to the job advert. THIS POST IS SECONDMENT FOR 20 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified in own clinical discipline Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development Registered with the relevant professional body Desirable Academic publications/ Presentations Higher Degree Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership Experience Essential Substantial Nurse experience Expert practitioner within their own field Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with Neurological Conditions Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation Experience of leading, managing and implementing change Experience in audit, research and training Desirable Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy Experience of peer review in a clinical setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context Knowledge of national Neurological Conditions objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan Desirable Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales Knowledge and insight into challenges facing Neurology services in Wales Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments Skills and Aptitude Essential Knowledge and ability to influence, direct, and if necessary challenge senior peers or managers within the Respiratory 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 Desirable 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 Essential 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 Essential Willingness and ability to travel Highly motivated Ability to work on own initiative Ability to work under pressure Tactful and diplomatic Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified in own clinical discipline Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development Registered with the relevant professional body Desirable Academic publications/ Presentations Higher Degree Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership Experience Essential Substantial Nurse experience Expert practitioner within their own field Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with Neurological Conditions Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation Experience of leading, managing and implementing change Experience in audit, research and training Desirable Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy Experience of peer review in a clinical setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context Knowledge of national Neurological Conditions objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan Desirable Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales Knowledge and insight into challenges facing Neurology services in Wales Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments Skills and Aptitude Essential Knowledge and ability to influence, direct, and if necessary challenge senior peers or managers within the Respiratory 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 Desirable 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 Essential 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 Essential 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 Public Health Wales Address 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod-Y-Garth CF15 9SS Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)