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Digital Health and Care Wales
About
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. We will achieve this by working in partnership with all NHS Wales organisations and through our expert and dedicated workforce.
Primary Care Facilitator
Accepting applications until: 25-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 25-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Hybrid working
- Town
- Pontypool
- Postcode
- NP4 0XS
- Major / Minor Region
- Cardiff
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
Salary
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 5)
Specialty
- Main area
- IT
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.
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.
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Establish and maintain effective 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, agreed and proactively managed. Liaise with internal DHCW colleagues informally or in meetings as appropriate. Monitor service requests and act as an escalation point for Stakeholder issues, liaising with DHCW teams, Health Boards and Suppliers, as necessary. Updating Stakeholders on 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 Stakeholders in accordance with national 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.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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.
Documents
- Job Description and Person Specification - English (PDF, 576.3KB)
- Swydd ddisgrifiad & Manyleb y person - Cymraeg (PDF, 440.4KB)
- Occupational Health (FRF) (PDF, 728.5KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- Careers in IT for NHS Wales (PDF, 723.9KB)
- DHCW - Working for Us (PDF, 898.1KB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants April 2024 (PDF, 278.7KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Welsby
- Job title
- Primary Care Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
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