Job summary The Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health is seeking an enthusiastic health professional, to help support the Clinical Lead, to ensure the needs of the diverse women of Wales have a voice in the development of the Women's Health Plan for Wales and the Women's Health Network. There are 1.6 million women and girls living in Wales, making up 50.7% of the population. Although women on average live longer than men, evidence has shown that those extra years are more likely to be lived in poor health. This inequality is increased when we consider deprivation, with women from ethnically diverse backgrounds more likely to live in an area of deprivation. The Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health is 1 of 11 Networks within the NHS Executive for Wales. The main purpose of the Clinical Networks is to enhance the quality and safety of care, leading to improved and more equitable outcomes, better access, and enhanced patient experience. Additionally, it aims to reduce variation and improve population health. The Clinical Networks will achieve these goals through strong leadership, enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services by national priorities and care standards. Main duties of the job Work with colleagues, both clinical and managerial, to build an inclusive National Strategic Clinical Network Provide clinical guidance supporting the Clinical within the network for a visible data to knowledge quality outcomes framework to drive planning and improvement Provide inclusive leadership and work with colleagues to drive improvement in clinical outcomes within services in the scope of the network Together with the Network Manager, and Clinical Lead, ensure a focus on equitable and inclusive clinical quality, providing clinical oversight to ensure they support quality management systems consistent with the NCF Influence the planning of inclusive services in line with the expectations set out in the NCF Challenge unwarranted clinical and organisational variation at national, regional, health board and clinical team level together with the Clinical Lead Contribute strategically to improving the quality and value of healthcare services for women of diverse backgrounds and inclusive of all communities Lead, support and promote the dissemination and implementation of EDI best practice and standards across Wales Support health service bodies to develop robust EDI collaborations to plan fragile services on a sustainable basis About us Open to medical or Agenda for Change applicants. We'd expect the successful appointed candidate to agree secondment with current employer and will be paid on their current Terms and Conditions and grade of their substantive post. 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/ The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Salary is dependant on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 028-MD002-0125 Job locations 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod- y- Garth, Cardiff CF15 9SS Job description Job responsibilities Within the new NHS Wales Executive (the Executive), newly configured National Strategic Clinical Networks are a key component of the National Clinical Framework (NCF) model. National Strategic Clinical Networks perform the central role of the knowledge-to-practice element in the Learning Health and Care System laid out in the National Clinical Framework. Their position within the Executive enables them to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executives Mandate and Remit Letter. National Strategic Clinical Networks replace both the former national clinical networks and major conditions implementation groups that transitioned into the Executive. They also cover some areas that have never benefited from networks or implementation groups. This model of delivery for clinical services is one of the most important facets of health service delivery and by bringing clinical communities together, it has been shown that it is possible to develop national consensus on the transformation of specific services. By working in this way, important challenges are identified, the best solutions are developed and the whole system, local and national, pulls in the same direction and shares in the benefits. This approach results in large scale, strategic changes rather than isolated reforms that fail to spread and lead to ever greater unwarranted variation in care. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion will need to be credible, leading a complex range of issues across professions. They do not need to be subject matter experts but will need to demonstrate they have experience of leading system and organisational/service change. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Lead they will need to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders ranging from very senior government officials, NHS Wales leadership community, NHS staff and wider stakeholders including third sector organisations. The Discovery Report, published in 2022, presents the state of the nation for women's health in Wales, combining an evidence review of women's health with the voices of women and girls in Wales. Women interviewed for the report spoke of experiencing racism both from within and outside the NHS and felt that they were often 'not listened to' by healthcare professionals, an unconscious bias further exacerbated by age and race. (Ethnically diverse women are noticeably underrepresented in executive and senior leadership roles in the NHS). The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion will work as part of the Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health, alongside Dr Helen Munro - Clinical Lead, and liaise with colleagues in NHS Wales and Public Health Wales to listen to the voices of women and improve gender health across the NHS. The successful candidate will work for 0.2 FTE pw, over the next year, integrated into the Women's Health Network to improve the equitable and inclusive health services for women in Wales. It is important that the successful candidate already works within women's health in Wales, has connections to organisations and groups to champion EDI discussions and is available to start immediately. Job description Job responsibilities Within the new NHS Wales Executive (the Executive), newly configured National Strategic Clinical Networks are a key component of the National Clinical Framework (NCF) model. National Strategic Clinical Networks perform the central role of the knowledge-to-practice element in the Learning Health and Care System laid out in the National Clinical Framework. Their position within the Executive enables them to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executives Mandate and Remit Letter. National Strategic Clinical Networks replace both the former national clinical networks and major conditions implementation groups that transitioned into the Executive. They also cover some areas that have never benefited from networks or implementation groups. This model of delivery for clinical services is one of the most important facets of health service delivery and by bringing clinical communities together, it has been shown that it is possible to develop national consensus on the transformation of specific services. By working in this way, important challenges are identified, the best solutions are developed and the whole system, local and national, pulls in the same direction and shares in the benefits. This approach results in large scale, strategic changes rather than isolated reforms that fail to spread and lead to ever greater unwarranted variation in care. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Champion will need to be credible, leading a complex range of issues across professions. They do not need to be subject matter experts but will need to demonstrate they have experience of leading system and organisational/service change. Working in close partnership with the Clinical Lead they will need to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders ranging from very senior government officials, NHS Wales leadership community, NHS staff and wider stakeholders including third sector organisations. The Discovery Report, published in 2022, presents the state of the nation for women's health in Wales, combining an evidence review of women's health with the voices of women and girls in Wales. Women interviewed for the report spoke of experiencing racism both from within and outside the NHS and felt that they were often 'not listened to' by healthcare professionals, an unconscious bias further exacerbated by age and race. (Ethnically diverse women are noticeably underrepresented in executive and senior leadership roles in the NHS). The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion will work as part of the Strategic Clinical Network for Women's Health, alongside Dr Helen Munro - Clinical Lead, and liaise with colleagues in NHS Wales and Public Health Wales to listen to the voices of women and improve gender health across the NHS. The successful candidate will work for 0.2 FTE pw, over the next year, integrated into the Women's Health Network to improve the equitable and inclusive health services for women in Wales. It is important that the successful candidate already works within women's health in Wales, has connections to organisations and groups to champion EDI discussions and is available to start immediately. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Full appropriate professional registration. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate national guidance and best practice. Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance. High level of understanding of Value Based Health/Prudent Healthcare principles. Desirable Post graduate qualification in medical/clinical education. Experience Essential Currently working as a senior clinician in a discipline relevant to the scope of the network - women's health. Demonstrable experience of leading a service and effecting change. Ability to chair high level, multi-professional meetings. Desirable Leading and delivering significant clinical changes. Working with key stakeholders e.g., NHS Wales, Welsh Government. Presenting at national and international conferences. Research experience. Experience as a clinical tutor or lecturer at post-graduate level. Skills and Attributes Essential Sound judgment and decision making. Proven ability to manage complex work and prioritise effectively. Evidence of strong influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and shape thinking, particularly where there is uncertainty or a lack of clarity. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis. Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi-professional team. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Proven leadership abilities. Self-reflective, self-aware and able to accept feedback. Able to question constructively and problem solve. Able to work under pressure and to remain professional and expected behaviour standards despite challenging circumstances. Respect confidentiality. Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Ability to deal with the media. Other Essential Willingness to travel between sites or to meeting/events across Wales. Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs. Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Full appropriate professional registration. An in-depth knowledge and understanding of appropriate national guidance and best practice. Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance. High level of understanding of Value Based Health/Prudent Healthcare principles. Desirable Post graduate qualification in medical/clinical education. Experience Essential Currently working as a senior clinician in a discipline relevant to the scope of the network - women's health. Demonstrable experience of leading a service and effecting change. Ability to chair high level, multi-professional meetings. Desirable Leading and delivering significant clinical changes. Working with key stakeholders e.g., NHS Wales, Welsh Government. Presenting at national and international conferences. Research experience. Experience as a clinical tutor or lecturer at post-graduate level. Skills and Attributes Essential Sound judgment and decision making. Proven ability to manage complex work and prioritise effectively. Evidence of strong influencing, facilitation and negotiation skills. Ability to influence and shape thinking, particularly where there is uncertainty or a lack of clarity. Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis. Proven ability to listen, empower, lead by example and lead through change, working as part of a multi-professional team. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Proven leadership abilities. Self-reflective, self-aware and able to accept feedback. Able to question constructively and problem solve. Able to work under pressure and to remain professional and expected behaviour standards despite challenging circumstances. Respect confidentiality. Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service. Desirable Ability to deal with the media. Other Essential Willingness to travel between sites or to meeting/events across Wales. Up to date and fit to practice safely and aware of own training needs. 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)