Diabetes Network Manager - Band 7
The Network Manager will oversee the development of the services and the co-ordination of network workstreams and projects aimed at improving paediatric diabetes care across the region as a whole, in line with national standards, and the outcomes of the national peer-review process.
The post holder will provide full co-ordination and project management to the network and be responsible for implementing the network steering group's workstreams working across the 14 paediatric diabetes units, as well as with service users and their families, LHBs, and the voluntary sector.
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 months due to the 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.
Main duties of the job
The Network Manager will be required to liaise with relevant clinicians in Health Boards across Wales to ensure the Diabetes Service has strong governance and a senior level of management support to ensure a high standard of service for patients.
Maintain effective communication both within the Diabetes Service and the rest of the organisation, in particular with medical consultants, the directorate management team, specialist nurses, laboratory and administrative staff.
Clarifying the network scope, definition, and terms of reference in order to plan effectively.
Identify key stakeholders and facilitate their participation and interest in the project.
Identify and assess the benefit and risks associated with the network alongside a plan for delivering benefits and strategies to mitigate risks and resolve issues.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together, and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job responsibilities
If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail then please contact:
Ceri Phillips Deputy General Manager Childrens Hospital for Wales on 029 21 847181 or email ceri.phillips11@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Masters level qualification or equivalent experience.
* Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent experience.
Desirable
* Management NVQ level 4 or equivalent.
* Supervisory Management NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
* ECDL
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience as a coordinator of a clinical service.
* Working to SOPs.
* Previous managerial experience.
* Making oral presentations.
Desirable
* Previous NHS experience.
* Experience of root cause analysis.
* Auditing experience.
Skills
Essential
* Able to organise, prioritise and coordinate workload of self and team across Wales.
* Able to use own initiative to solve problems and meet deadlines.
* Negotiation skills.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
Desirable
* Conflict management skills.
Special Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of inherited disorders.
* Microsoft Office suite of programmes.
* Principles of people management.
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Good self motivator.
* Flexible approach to work and able to adapt to non-routine situations.
* Able to work as part of a team.
* Able to concentrate for long periods with frequent interruptions.
* Capable of dealing with and resolving staff issues.
Other
Essential
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
* Welsh speaker.
Employer details
Employer name
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales
Health Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
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