Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO MEET 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. Critical Care, Trauma and Emergency Medicine: Associate Clinical Lead 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 Executive's 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. Main duties of the job The Associate Network Clinical Lead, in partnership with the Clinical Lead and the Network Manager, will ensure the Network undertakes it purpose to: Act as the system custodians for a major condition, category of service type or target population segment Provide national direction on how best to organise, deploy and develop resources Determine and promulgate ways to secure improved outcomes by using evidence-based approaches to delivery Employ the tools and approach to service design of value-based healthcare This will be delivered through: Identifying opportunities for improvement and providing targeted leadership and advice, supporting NHS Wales in delivery of strategy with a focus on prevention, diagnosing earlier, access to timely and effective care, and supporting patients, all underpinned by high quality information and research Understanding the difference in performance of services in Wales across the whole patient pathway Supporting information and intelligence, driving improvement in performance and patient outcomes in Wales Advising on the configuration of services in Wales Enabling and promoting clinical and patient/carer engagement to inform best practice and transformational change Providing a peer approach to improving services Providing advice to the NHS Executive and Welsh Government on current and emerging best practice in patient care and support 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 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience per annum pro rata Contract Secondment Working pattern Part-time Reference number 028-MD003-0125 Job locations 1st Floor River House Ynys Bridge Court Gwaelod- y- Garth, Cardiff CF15 9SS Job description Job responsibilities In addition to these Network-specific roles, the National Clinical Lead will contribute to the broader clinical work of the NHS Executive, providing advice and support to the Directorates within the NHS Executive. This will be a high profile role, and the National Clinical Lead will be expected to model the values and behaviours expected in a collaborative and supportive organisation. The nature of stakeholder relationships with the wider system, and especially with Health Board colleagues will require excellent communication and influencing skills, as well as an ability to challenge respectfully where required. The expectation is of providing leadership of the Network, enabling colleagues to face the significant challenges constructively and pragmatically. The Networks are not lobbying organisations, and it is important that they are lead in a way that enables them to understand the broader context across the system. 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. National Clinical Leads 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 a managerial 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 In addition to these Network-specific roles, the National Clinical Lead will contribute to the broader clinical work of the NHS Executive, providing advice and support to the Directorates within the NHS Executive. This will be a high profile role, and the National Clinical Lead will be expected to model the values and behaviours expected in a collaborative and supportive organisation. The nature of stakeholder relationships with the wider system, and especially with Health Board colleagues will require excellent communication and influencing skills, as well as an ability to challenge respectfully where required. The expectation is of providing leadership of the Network, enabling colleagues to face the significant challenges constructively and pragmatically. The Networks are not lobbying organisations, and it is important that they are lead in a way that enables them to understand the broader context across the system. 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. National Clinical Leads 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 a managerial 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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 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. 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. 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). 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 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)