Job summary This is an exciting new post in the Quality, Safety and Improvement directorate of the NHS Wales Executive. We work alongside NHS Wales Executive colleagues, Welsh Government and wider NHS to support the creation of the best quality health and care system for Wales so that everyone has access to safe, effective and efficient care in the right place and at the right time. Main duties of the job The postholder will manage a number of projects supporting national healthcare quality strategy including supporting implementation of the Duty of Quality and management of the Safe Care Partnership. They will work with the Business Lead to jointly lead strategic planning for the directorate. The postholder will also lead on intelligence gathering and horizon scanning for the directorate. 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 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum (pro rata if part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 028-AC024-0125 Job locations PHW Office Cardiff, Wrexham or Swansea CF10 4BZ 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; English and/or Welsh 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; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant Masters Degree level e.g. Masters Degree in quality, strategy or equivalent level of experience and professional knowledge working at a senior management level. Evidence of continued professional development. Project/programme management qualification or equivalent experience in leading programmes/projects with demonstrable outcomes. Desirable Knowledge of research & feedback tools and techniques Experience Essential Significant management experience in a senior role including staff management and project management, ideally within the NHS or Social Care. Expertise in supporting highly specialist change management within a quality context. Experience of process/problem analysis, challenging existing thinking and generating improvements and solutions. Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management within a quality context. Desirable Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies Experience of working with Welsh Government Skills Essential Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level. Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written. Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a diverse range of complex strategic programmes to meet statutory and other deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations. Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships. Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management issues, and to act as an expert reference point. Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organisation. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff. Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement. Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements. Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities. Ability to manage services across organisations. Ability to translate strategy into action. Demonstrable additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills; research skills. Knowledge of NHS quality agenda and methodologies. Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS. Desirable Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI Personal Attributes Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the post. (The post-holder will be required to travel to any location as required by the organisation which may be remote and distant and this may mean overnight stays away from home). Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Understands the importance of being a strong team player, which includes: oActive participation oCo-operation oRespect and support for others Evidence of continuous exploration of alternative solutions to problems. Commitment to self-development, actively seeking feedback and learning. Desirable Welsh speaking. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to relevant Masters Degree level e.g. Masters Degree in quality, strategy or equivalent level of experience and professional knowledge working at a senior management level. Evidence of continued professional development. Project/programme management qualification or equivalent experience in leading programmes/projects with demonstrable outcomes. Desirable Knowledge of research & feedback tools and techniques Experience Essential Significant management experience in a senior role including staff management and project management, ideally within the NHS or Social Care. Expertise in supporting highly specialist change management within a quality context. Experience of process/problem analysis, challenging existing thinking and generating improvements and solutions. Experience of successfully leading and implementing project driven change management within a quality context. Desirable Experience of effective stakeholder working with external bodies Experience of working with Welsh Government Skills Essential Ability to communicate highly complex technical concepts and analysis effectively to different organisations and audiences; including formal presentations e.g. Board level. Demonstrate an ability to provide, receive and record both routine and highly complex communications, electronically, orally and written. Ability to overcome barriers associated with conveying highly complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Ability to organise, plan and prioritise a diverse range of complex strategic programmes to meet statutory and other deadlines typically involving other disciplines/organisations. Ability to work closely with people in other disciplines and form professional working relationships. Demonstrate an ability to carry out analysis, interpretation and comparison of complex change management issues, and to act as an expert reference point. Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organisation. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with team members and other staff. Can demonstrate initiative, creativity, flexibility and a personal ethos of continuous improvement. Show an ability to gain an understanding of other professionals 'problem solving' requirements. Ability to focus, concentrate and accurately complete tasks within given timeframes whilst dealing with unscheduled interruptions e.g., changing priorities. Ability to manage services across organisations. Ability to translate strategy into action. Demonstrable additional specialist knowledge and expertise e.g. advanced presentation and facilitation skills; research skills. Knowledge of NHS quality agenda and methodologies. Understand the requirements of Information Governance in relation to the NHS. Desirable Advanced IT skills in a range of desktop applications e.g., Excel, Power BI Personal Attributes Essential Ability to meet the travel needs of the post. (The post-holder will be required to travel to any location as required by the organisation which may be remote and distant and this may mean overnight stays away from home). Flexible to meet the needs of the service. Understands the importance of being a strong team player, which includes: oActive participation oCo-operation oRespect and support for others Evidence of continuous exploration of alternative solutions to problems. Commitment to self-development, actively seeking feedback and learning. Desirable Welsh speaking. 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 PHW Office Cardiff, Wrexham or Swansea CF10 4BZ Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)