Job summary
- Main area
- Public Health Wales Regional Nurse Coordinator
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (due to funding)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.5 hours per day Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 028-NMR019-0824
- Employer
- Public Health Wales NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/09/2024 23:59
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Regional Nurse Coordinator
Band 7
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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. To support our all Wales service, we particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY NHS WALES
The Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (WAAASP) was implemented on 1st May 2013 and aims to halve the abdominal aortic aneurysm related mortality in the eligible population by 2025, that is, 65-year-old men living in Wales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Regional Nurse Coordinator to join WAAASP on a 12months fixed term basis or secondment arrangement.
This is a 37.5 hours per week post based on working 5 days Monday to Friday. The hours will be flexible within core hours of 8:00am - 6:00PM.
As a Regional Coordinator you will perform a key role in the delivery of WAAASP. Where invited men are offered a one-off abdominal aortic ultrasound scan in community screening premises. The ultrasound scans are performed by trained WAAASP screeners
The primary purpose of this role is to lead on the implementation of the WAAASP policies, standards, protocols and performance management of screeners.
The post holder will need to be an experienced nurse manager and will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Regional Senior Screener and provide management support and clinical supervision of the WAAASP screeners.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will liaise with the local administration team to ensure that clinics are appropriately allocated, invitation, call & recall and surveillance processes are followed. The post holder will also need to undergo training to become competent in screening and be expected to support new screening staff through their training programme once competent.
The post will be based in Matrix House, Swansea . There will be an expectation for the post holder to provide occasional clinical support for all regions across Wales, which can be done remotely. There may be an occasional requirement to work later or on a weekend but not routinely.
A good understanding of working with participants and participant confidentiality is essential for this role, alongside good organisational skills, knowledge of continuous improvement, experience of leading and managing staff and the ability to work accurately under pressure and on own initiative.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
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.
Working for our organisation
We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in 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.
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 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/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with NMC
- Degree supplemented with a post grad qualification, specialist training or equivalent experience
- Evidence of delivering formal/informal training and education
Desirable criteria
- IQT Silver
- Teaching and assessing qualification or relevant experience
- Vascular nursing experience or vascular qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable experience of leading and developing a team
- Experience of operational service management
- Experience of effective change management
- Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnership working with all stakeholders
- Experience of managing and dealing with complaints, incidences and near misses
Desirable criteria
- Experience of project management and service planning
- Experience of modernising services without additional resources
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of NHS screening programmes
- Knowledge and understanding of improvement methodologies
- Understanding of risk management of clinical and non clinical risks
- Understanding of the principles and practice of client confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of principles of programme and project management
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
- Ability to engage staff in service changes and quality improvements
- Ability to create an environment that encourages professional and personal development, supports innovation, team building and creative partnerships
- Ability to re-prioritise, plan and mange own time
- Well developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey instructions, ideas and opinions in a clear and concise manner
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Commitment to team-working and respect and consideration to others
- Good self awareness
- Strong leadership qualities
- Able to maintain high standards of diplomacy and confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gareth Denton
- Job title
- Programme Manager WAAASP
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07964375898
- Additional information
Contact hours between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
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