An exciting opportunity for a dynamic, resilient, and experienced person to join the National Suicide and Self Harm Prevention team based in the Strategic Programme for Mental Health, in the NHS Wales Executive You will be responsible for overseeing the regional implementation of the strategic objectives of the national suicide and self-harm prevention strategy [draft] for Wales. You will coordinate and support the North Wales Regional Forum for suicide and self-harm prevention, linking into the multi-agency National Advisory Group, working alongside statutory and third sector agencies, and experts by experience, to ensure that local needs are assessed, communicated and addressed. You will support the development of national or ‘once-for-Wales’ workstreams, while facilitating their delivery in your region ensuring resources address the reduction of unwarranted variations and inequalities. You will be self-motivated and comfortable working remotely, on behalf of a wide range of stakeholders, balancing the needs and interests of individuals and communities across the region. You will have strong skills in relationship management and facilitating collaboration, while keeping yourself and others to task and to time. An ability to function at a strategic level, with the skills to deliver a multi-agency, evidence-based programme of work are essential for this role. Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Lead on the coordination of the multi-sectoral delivery of the strategic priorities outlined in the National Suicide Prevention Strategy across the region and ensure that national workstreams are developed and delivered collaboratively, and smoothly at a regional level. Lead and support relevant authorities, organisations, and wider stakeholders in the development, delivery and monitoring of regional suicide prevention strategies and action plans. Function as a central source of expertise and knowledge for the region in relation to suicide and self-harm management and prevention. Facilitate the strategic planning, delivery, and reporting processes of the regional suicide prevention forum, working closely with, and advising the Chair of the forum, and Chairs of any groups that form at a sub-regional level. Represent and advocate for the regions activities and interests at the Public Health Wales National Advisory Group for suicide and self-harm prevention, an advisory body to Welsh Government. 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/ For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Claire Cotter Job title: National Programme Lead Email address: claire.cotter3wales.nhs.uk