Job summary Diabetic Eye Screening Wales (DESW) is part of Public Health Wales (PHW). We deliver the national service to screen for diabetic retinopathy, to help save sight and we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual with drive and ambition to join our West Wales team. This role will provide an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic service, striving to improve outcomes and patient care through the delivery of high-quality screening to the growing diabetic population of Wales. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and adaptable nurse professional with a focus on delivering quality health care services within an outpatient setting. You will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to support and lead screening staff and build collaborative relationships with people working in DESW, PHW and our wider stakeholders. You will support the Programme Managerin leading the Screening delivery function within a defined geographical region and will be responsible for the training and development of our screening staff. You will also contribute to the implementation of standard operating procedures, ensuring consistent use of the DESW policies, standards, protocols, and performance management framework. Main duties of the job You will also play a key role in delivering our developing service improvement and modernisation programme, including the opportunity to lead all Wales projects. As part of a small nurse management team, you will support the Programme Lead Nurse in the promotion of clinical excellence through supervision, audit and encouraging evidence-based practice. This will include the following key deliverables: Providing a high-quality, clinically safe, and efficient service Providing a high-quality screening function Achieving an agreed set of performance targets You will understand the complexities of delivering person-centred care for individuals with long term conditions and ideally have experience of working within diabetic or ophthalmology services. If you have the experience, commitment, and desire to make our staff and service the best they can be, then we would like to hear from you. The successful candidate will support staff in our regional offices in West Wales. On occasions, you will also be asked to work across Wales as part of our national service. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Public Health Wales is the National Public Health Institute in Wales. Our vision is ' Working to achieve a healthier future for Wales'. We play a pivotal role in driving improvements in population health and well-being, reducing health inequalities, improving healthcare outcomes, protecting the public and supporting the development of health in all policies across 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. We are an organisation that places ourselves at the heart of supporting people, communities, partners, and the Welsh Government in addressing these major challenges and providing solutions for action. 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 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 028-NMR008-0325 Job locations Carmarthen St David's Parc, Jobswell Road, Carmarthen SA31 3HG Job description Job responsibilities Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasional weekend working and overnight stays will be required. 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. Job description Job responsibilities Hours worked will be on a rota basis between 07:00 and 20:00, occasional weekend working and overnight stays will be required. 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. Person Specification Other Essential The post holder will be required to travel to several locations as part of their role therefore should have the ability to travel Personal Attributes Essential Highly motivated and resourceful Strong leadership qualities Sensitive to the needs of participants/carers Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales Knowledge Essential An understanding of the principles of DESW. An understanding of the implications of screening Understanding of facilitation and change management Demonstrate competence in clinical practice. Desirable Knowledge of the principles of research and quality assurance. Knowledge of health promotion principals Knowledge of Diabetic and/or Ophthamology conditions Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to self direct and self motivate and work on own initiative. Excellent organisational skills Decision making skills Desirable Facilitation skills Knowledge of quality systems Welsh speaker Experience Essential Extensive experience of working at band 6 or above Delivering training, presentations to multi disciplinary groups Experience in leading in audit Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Evidence of recent training and development Experience of management Desirable Experience of working within ophthamology and diabetes services Experience of working within primary care Experience of working within secondary care Evidence of dissemination of evidence based practice Experience of line management Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience or short courses Current NMC Registered General Nurse Diploma (or equivalent) in Diabetes or Ophthalmology Desirable Counselling certificate IQT Bronze certificate Person Specification Other Essential The post holder will be required to travel to several locations as part of their role therefore should have the ability to travel Personal Attributes Essential Highly motivated and resourceful Strong leadership qualities Sensitive to the needs of participants/carers Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales Knowledge Essential An understanding of the principles of DESW. An understanding of the implications of screening Understanding of facilitation and change management Demonstrate competence in clinical practice. Desirable Knowledge of the principles of research and quality assurance. Knowledge of health promotion principals Knowledge of Diabetic and/or Ophthamology conditions Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Ability to self direct and self motivate and work on own initiative. Excellent organisational skills Decision making skills Desirable Facilitation skills Knowledge of quality systems Welsh speaker Experience Essential Extensive experience of working at band 6 or above Delivering training, presentations to multi disciplinary groups Experience in leading in audit Experience of working across professional and organisational boundaries Evidence of recent training and development Experience of management Desirable Experience of working within ophthamology and diabetes services Experience of working within primary care Experience of working within secondary care Evidence of dissemination of evidence based practice Experience of line management Qualifications Essential Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience or short courses Current NMC Registered General Nurse Diploma (or equivalent) in Diabetes or Ophthalmology Desirable Counselling certificate IQT Bronze certificate 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 Carmarthen St David's Parc, Jobswell Road, Carmarthen SA31 3HG Employer's website https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)