Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 16 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. 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 is an exciting and significant national leadership role in the NHS. As managerial lead of the Respiratory Conditions Strategic Clinical Network, and working closely with the National Clinical Lead, the post holder will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of the existing and future work programmes of the Network together with the infrastructure available to deliver the programme The remit of the role is broad and, whilst the post holder will need to manage multiple programmes with national strategic impact and reputational risk for NHS Wales, it provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on improving the outcomes and experience for the population of Wales. Main duties of the job The Network Manager, in partnership with the Network Clinical lead, will ensure the Network undertakes it purpose to: Act as the system custodians for a major condition, category of service type or target population segment Provide national direction on how best to organise, deploy and develop resources Determine and promulgate ways to secure improved outcomes by using evidence-based approaches to delivery This will be delivered through: Supporting the development of policy and strategy in Wales Identifying opportunities for improvement and providing targeted leadership and advice, supporting NHS Wales in delivery of strategy with a focus on prevention, earlier diagnosis, access to timely and effective care, and supporting patients, all underpinned by high quality information and research Supporting and advocating for the delivery of value based healthcare Understanding the difference in performance of services in Wales across the whole patient pathway Supporting information and intelligence, driving improvement in performance and patient outcomes in Wales Advising on the configuration of services in Wales Enabling and promoting clinical and patient/carer engagement to inform best practice and transformational change Providing a peer approach to improving services About us The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales. Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health. We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards. To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/ For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/ Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £75,405 to £86,885 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 028-AC383-1024 Job locations 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod- y- Garth, Cardiff CF15 9SS 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and management development. Awareness of the challenges and opportunities for the NHS and other public services in Wales. Evidence of and a demonstrated commitment to continued professional development. Extensive knowledge of the complex system in which the NHS operates. Understanding of the NHS Wales strategic change agenda and using this knowledge to develop and implement strategy and service developments. Cognisance of the social, economic, fiscal and political environment in Wales. Desirable Higher degree and/or management qualification. Knowledge of best practice models in managing changes and programme managing change within a complex environment. Knowledge of good practice in operational services and modern day business management techniques. Awareness of the seven principles of standards in public life applicable to all in public service. Knowledge of information management and technology as it applies to organisational effectiveness and delivery of results. Knowledge of demand management and clinical engagement. Experience Essential Experience of operating effectively at a strategic level within a health commissioning or providing organisation. Substantial proven operational experience in working across healthcare organisations and delivering effective change programmes. Significant and proven experience of working and contributing at Board level or at near Board level in a different organisation. Proven experience in working at national level with peers within NHS Boards and with senior Governmental officials across different disciplines. Demonstrable experience and successful track record of achieving results in a senior and complex leadership role. Experience in building personal and professional credibility with Board, management and clinical teams and staff. Proven experience of managing significant resources and budgets for organisations, divisions and teams and a proven track record, of delivering financial sustainability and value for money. Experience of large scale investment planning and business case development for large scale change programmes and new developments. Understanding of, and experience in, the Strategic Planning and Performance Frameworks for NHS Wales. Significant experience in corporate governance and risk management and in embedding these within an organisation, division or team. Evidence of actively participating in service improvement and effectiveness. Demonstrable experience in leading and managing complex change and programme and project management. Experience in seeking opportunities for better use of information technology. Demonstrated experience of effective budget management for organisations, divisions and teams. Proven experience in local/national negotiations. Desirable Significant experience in, and or understanding, of, the challenges and opportunities of improving clinical services and patient outcomes and experiences in Wales. Extensive experience of collaborating effectively with other statutory/Third Sector organisations to plan and deliver services. Skills and Attributes Essential Proven ability to think strategically and to contribute fully to the NHS's strategic development of clinical services and its effective implementation. Ability to effectively lead and manage a highly complex portfolio and deliver a wide range of objectives within the time and resources available. Willingness to engage with and contribute to other national programmes of service modernisation, transformation and improvement. Proven leadership skills. Strong commitment and passion for improving health and reducing inequalities. Forward looking, scans horizon and interested in new thinking and innovation. Adaptable to situations and able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty. A commitment to a citizen focused service. Strong personal commitment to working collaboratively and ability to build effective relationships with people of all capabilities and attitudes. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional groups, senior managers and other staff within the NHS Executive, NHS Wales and other agencies. Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others. Self-motivated, pro-active and passionate about delivery. Ability to identify and manage critical issues and priorities. High standards of professional probity. Motivates and encourages people to strive for service and personal improvement. Ability to present complicated information clearly and simply and to respond robustly and openly to challenge. Well-developed engaging and empowering leadership and emotional intelligence. Ability to work with other members of the NHS Executive and willingness to contribute to wide range of corporate issues as required. Ability to present complicated information clearly and simply and to respond robustly and openly to challenge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal and influencing skills. Good presentation skills. Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved and experience in effectively resolving conflict. High level of skill in relationship building and able to operate in an environment of complex relationships. Leadership skills to build and promote a strong presence for Public Health across the NHS and other sectors in Wales. Highly developed analytical skills. Computer literate and substantially numerate. Financially literate and strong budget management skills. Self-motivated, pro-active and passionate about delivery. High level change management skills. Other Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Educated to Masters level or equivalent experience. Demonstrable evidence of leadership and management development. Awareness of the challenges and opportunities for the NHS and other public services in Wales. Evidence of and a demonstrated commitment to continued professional development. Extensive knowledge of the complex system in which the NHS operates. Understanding of the NHS Wales strategic change agenda and using this knowledge to develop and implement strategy and service developments. Cognisance of the social, economic, fiscal and political environment in Wales. Desirable Higher degree and/or management qualification. Knowledge of best practice models in managing changes and programme managing change within a complex environment. Knowledge of good practice in operational services and modern day business management techniques. Awareness of the seven principles of standards in public life applicable to all in public service. Knowledge of information management and technology as it applies to organisational effectiveness and delivery of results. Knowledge of demand management and clinical engagement. Experience Essential Experience of operating effectively at a strategic level within a health commissioning or providing organisation. Substantial proven operational experience in working across healthcare organisations and delivering effective change programmes. Significant and proven experience of working and contributing at Board level or at near Board level in a different organisation. Proven experience in working at national level with peers within NHS Boards and with senior Governmental officials across different disciplines. Demonstrable experience and successful track record of achieving results in a senior and complex leadership role. Experience in building personal and professional credibility with Board, management and clinical teams and staff. Proven experience of managing significant resources and budgets for organisations, divisions and teams and a proven track record, of delivering financial sustainability and value for money. Experience of large scale investment planning and business case development for large scale change programmes and new developments. Understanding of, and experience in, the Strategic Planning and Performance Frameworks for NHS Wales. Significant experience in corporate governance and risk management and in embedding these within an organisation, division or team. Evidence of actively participating in service improvement and effectiveness. Demonstrable experience in leading and managing complex change and programme and project management. Experience in seeking opportunities for better use of information technology. Demonstrated experience of effective budget management for organisations, divisions and teams. Proven experience in local/national negotiations. Desirable Significant experience in, and or understanding, of, the challenges and opportunities of improving clinical services and patient outcomes and experiences in Wales. Extensive experience of collaborating effectively with other statutory/Third Sector organisations to plan and deliver services. Skills and Attributes Essential Proven ability to think strategically and to contribute fully to the NHS's strategic development of clinical services and its effective implementation. Ability to effectively lead and manage a highly complex portfolio and deliver a wide range of objectives within the time and resources available. Willingness to engage with and contribute to other national programmes of service modernisation, transformation and improvement. Proven leadership skills. Strong commitment and passion for improving health and reducing inequalities. Forward looking, scans horizon and interested in new thinking and innovation. Adaptable to situations and able to work well against a background of change and uncertainty. A commitment to a citizen focused service. Strong personal commitment to working collaboratively and ability to build effective relationships with people of all capabilities and attitudes. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with professional groups, senior managers and other staff within the NHS Executive, NHS Wales and other agencies. Commitment to team-working, and respect and consideration for the skills of others. Self-motivated, pro-active and passionate about delivery. Ability to identify and manage critical issues and priorities. High standards of professional probity. Motivates and encourages people to strive for service and personal improvement. Ability to present complicated information clearly and simply and to respond robustly and openly to challenge. Well-developed engaging and empowering leadership and emotional intelligence. Ability to work with other members of the NHS Executive and willingness to contribute to wide range of corporate issues as required. Ability to present complicated information clearly and simply and to respond robustly and openly to challenge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective interpersonal and influencing skills. Good presentation skills. Sensible negotiator with practical expectation of what can be achieved and experience in effectively resolving conflict. High level of skill in relationship building and able to operate in an environment of complex relationships. Leadership skills to build and promote a strong presence for Public Health across the NHS and other sectors in Wales. Highly developed analytical skills. Computer literate and substantially numerate. Financially literate and strong budget management skills. Self-motivated, pro-active and passionate about delivery. High level change management skills. Other Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards. 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). 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). Employer details Employer name Public Health Wales Address 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod- y- Garth, Cardiff CF15 9SS Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)