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Job summary

Main area
IT
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
025-AC372-1124
Employer
Digital Health and Care Wales
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hybrid working
Town
Pontypool
Salary
£30,420 - £37,030 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/11/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Digital Health and Care Wales logo

Primary Care Facilitator

Band 5

Digital Health and Care Wales is an ambitious organisation created by Welsh Government to lead on the digital transformation of health and care. It builds on the digital architecture and national services put in place by the NHS Wales Informatics Service over the past decade.

The organisation will lead on large-scale developments that make a significant difference to the people of Wales as well as to health and care professionals, such as expansion of the digital patient record and the creation of a National Data Resource. It will improve the way data is collected, shared and used. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

Looking for a new challenge and want to start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales. Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) family are part of NHS Wales and have an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered in Wales. The organisation supports our stakeholders with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services. 

You will be providing support and best practice across a broad range of digital products and services to Primary Care Stakeholders this will include advice and signposting of existing products and services. The post holder will also support the implementation of new products and services using a range of coaching and mentoring techniques to enable Primary Care Stakeholders to utilise digital services efficiently and effectively. If this sounds like the sort of role you are interested in and have been looking to join a hardworking and supportive team that offers flexible working and looks to develop our team then please e-mail[email protected]who can arrange an informal chat to discuss the role. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Establish andmaintaineffective two way written and verbal communication with Stakeholders as directed by Line Manager. Discuss with Stakeholders their existing and future IT business needs, ensuring these expectations are understood,agreedand proactively managed. Liaise with internal DHCW colleagues informally or in meetings asappropriate. Monitor service requests and act as an escalation pointforStakeholder issues, liaising with DHCW teams, Health Boards and Suppliers, as necessary. Updating Stakeholderson new developments, system changes, service information etc to include presentations, 1:1 virtual and onsite meetings.Represent DHCW and Primary Care as requested at local and national events.Provide advice and guidance to Primary Care Stakeholdersin accordance withnational procedures and guidelines virtually or onsite.Responsible for providing and receiving information in relation to products/services projects and workstreams that will need to be interpreted and communicated to team members. Liaising with Product Support Managers, internal DHCW colleagues and teams as required. Support the design and delivery of presentations to Stakeholder audiences.

Working for our organisation

Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is part of the NHS Wales family and has an important role in changing the way health and care services are delivered through technology and data. The organisation supports frontline staff with modern systems and access to important information about their patients, while empowering the people of Wales to manage their own health through digital NHS Wales services.

Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.

Join our game changing, life-saving team and start making a real difference to health and care services in Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

Attend meetings with Stakeholders and DHCW colleagues ensuring any planning and preparation is complete before the meeting. Work within the Standard Operating Procedures ensuring product objectives are met. To provide regular reports to Stakeholders on the progress and effectiveness of the IT services provided. Provide feedback on new processes and procedures. Contribute to the development of project plans. Organise pilots to test and evaluate. Develop and deliver training and advise on changes to processes. Contribute to the implementation of national or local initiatives. Contribute and provide regular reports to colleagues and Stakeholders on progress against agreed plans. Produce evaluation reports with recommendations which will influence the development of solutions. Responsible for the preparation and drafting of reports. Maintain appropriate registers, information systems and implementation plans. Provide coaching to Stakeholders on the products and services. Responsible for achieving product/services objectives by undertaking specific activities. Support the Product Support Managers ensuring that appropriate governance and assurance has been completed. Contribute to the development and delivery of a National Training Plan for Stakeholders, applying lessons learnt on future training ensuring that all training is evaluated. The postholder will manage their own detailed priorities, attend Project Meetings when requested and be able to travel across sites in Wales.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Degree level or equivalent qualification or able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development for self.
  • PRINCE2 foundation or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of Primary Care systems and suppliers
Desirable criteria
  • Registered with a relevant informatics professional body.
  • ITIL Foundation Certificate or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Working knowledge of Clinical Terms.
  • Knowledge of NHS Wales organisations & ITIL strategy.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the role of DHCW.
  • Knowledge of relevant NHS standards and legal requirements relating to Information Governance and Security.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of delivering customer services in a Primary Care setting.
  • Experience in delivering projects in a Primary Care setting.
Desirable criteria
  • Presenting to small groups.

Skills and Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work on own initiative whilst being an effective member of a hybrid team.
  • Proactive & flexible approach to working.
  • Responsive to changing environments.
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to identify priorities.
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with colleagues and Stakeholders.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoAge positiveWork With Me - A commitment to becoming a more inclusive business for disabled peopleGold Award for Corporate Health StrategyImproving working livesStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesGood Recruitment CollectiveStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementDisability confident employerRemploy CymruThe University of Wales Trinity Saint David - Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi SantThe Poppy FactoryDying to Work CharterThe Chartered Institute for IT - Reward the professionalism of your team, define and accelerate career paths, and recognise your organisation’s commitment to advancing technology.Federation for Informatics Professionals - A collaboration between the leading professional bodies in health and care informatics supporting the development of the informatics profession.Armed Forces CovenantEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Welsby
Job title
Primary Care Team Leader
Email address
[email protected]
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