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For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification. We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

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

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page. The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

To be a member of the Laboratory Medicine Management Committee and any other relevant committees relating to the EPA, Trust or service. To provide professional leadership for those members of the laboratorys staff for whom he or she is accountable, leading the laboratory staff by example and in a manner which will encourage the development of a positive attitude by each member. To contribute to local/national strategic policy. To prepare advice and proposals that contribute to: innovations that enhance the effectiveness of the laboratorys work short and long term planning To contribute to the EPA and take part in appropriate meetings or working parties as required. To ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act. To support clinical governance initiatives. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job Summary The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a patient-facing role. Proactively manage patients with co-morbidities in the area of chronic disease management within the practice. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Supporting the Individual: As well as the developmental support that Soar Beyond and the SMART platform provide our staff, we also have a multi-layered support system around our PCN Clinical Pharmacists. This support network includes: - Line management support from the GP Federation and the clinical leads within the organisation - PCN Level support from the PCN Clinical Director and practice leads - PCN pharmacist team peer support and oversight from our clinical pharmacist lead - Practice-based support from your hosting practice(s) on day to day case review - General support from our local medicines optimisation teams The post holder will provide primary support to general practice staff with regards to prescription and medication queries. They will help support the repeat prescriptions system, deal with acute prescription requests, and medicines reconciliation on transfer of care and systems for safer prescribing, providing expertise in clinical medicines advice while addressing both public and social care needs of patient in the GP practices. The post holder will provide clinical leadership on medicines optimisation and quality improvement and manage some aspects of the quality and outcomes framework and enhanced services. The role is pivotal to improving the quality of care and operational efficiencies so requires motivation and passion to deliver excellent service within general practice. Individual Responsibilities The post holder is expected to: Adhere to organisation policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies. Maintain satisfactory personal performances and professional standards and to achieve agreed objectives for their role. Attend mandatory training as identified by the organisation. Participate in a Performance Appraisal Scheme and to contribute to their own development and the development of any staff they are responsible for appraising. Responsible to have professional indemnity suitable for the range of work undertaking. Responsible to have authorisation for making changes to prescribing records within the practice. This may be by written agreement or GP signature for specific audits. Working Relationships: Patients and carers where appropriate GPs, nurses and other practice staff including practice pharmacists GP prescribing leads CCG pharmacists and medicines management team Secondary Care and interface Pharmacists Community Nurses and other allied health professionals Community Pharmacists and support staff The post holder is expected to work as a flexible member of the PCN providing support to other team members when necessary and to take an active role in the development and embedding of the PCNs culture, values and reputation as providers of high quality services. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feeling priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the PCN as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skill and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Training may need to be undertaken outside of normal practice hours, and off site. The PCN have invested in support from an organisation called Soar Beyond. Soar Beyond specialise in supporting the creation of teams of pharmacists across a network of practices. It is supported by a web platform called SMART which assesses pharmacist competency levels in a range of different disease areas and is backed up by training programmes to develop the individual where there might be gaps that the individual and the PCN would like to be filled. Currently the team is working towards competency in Diabetes management and the PCN is implementing a pharmacist led Diabetes pathway to be used across practices. Our PCN Pharmacists work to support practices in the day to day activities that are required in the busy primary care space but they also work as a PCN team to collectively tackle the PCN level targets and projects. Quality and Governance: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the PCN, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies Effectively manage own time, workload and resources Confidentiality: In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. The post-holder must regard any such information as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorized persons as per with the practice policies & procedures relating to confidentiality & the protection of personal & sensitive data. Principal duties and responsibilities Patient facing Clinical Medication Review Undertake clinical medication reviews with patients with multimorbidity and poly-pharmacy and implement own prescribing changes (as an independent prescriber) and order relevant monitoring tests Patient facing medicines support Provide patient facing clinics for those with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines in the practice. Management of medicines at discharge from hospital To reconcile medicines following discharge from hospitals, intermediate care and into care homes, including identifying and rectifying unexplained changes manage these changes without referral to a GP. Perform a clinical medication review, produce a post discharge medicines care plan including dose titration and booking of follow up tests and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge and working with patients and community pharmacists to ensure patients receive the medicines they need post discharge. Work in partnership with hospital colleagues (e.g. care of the elderly doctors and clinical pharmacists) to proactively manage patients at high risk of medicine related problems before they are discharged to ensure continuity of care. Patient facing Long term condition Manage own case load and run long-term condition clinics where responsible for prescribing as an independent prescriber (if suitably qualified) Review the on-going need for each medicine, a review of monitoring needs and an opportunity to support patients with their medicines taking ensuring they get the best use of their medicines (i.e. medicines optimisation). Telephone medicines support Provide a telephone help line for patients with questions, queries and concerns about their medicines. Medicine information to practice staff and patients Answers medicine-related enquiries from GPs, other practice staff, other healthcare teams (e.g. community pharmacy) and patients with queries about medicines. Suggesting and recommending solutions. Providing follow up for patients to monitor the effect of any changes. Unplanned hospital admissions Devise and implement practice searches to identify cohorts of patients most likely to be at risk of an unplanned admission and readmissions from medicines. Telephone triage Ensure that patients are referred to the appropriate healthcare professional for the appropriate level of care within an appropriate period of time e.g. pathology test results, common/minor ailments, acute conditions, long term condition reviews etc. Repeat prescribing Produce and implement a practice repeat prescribing policy. Manage the repeat prescribing reauthorisation process by reviewing patient requests for repeat prescriptions and reviewing medicines reaching review dates; make necessary changes as an independent prescriber, and ensure patients are booked in for necessary monitoring tests where required. Information management Analyse, interpret and present medicines data to highlight issues and risks to support decision making. Medicines safety Identify national and local policy and guidance that affects patient safety through the use of medicines, including MHRA alerts, product withdrawals and emerging evidence form clinical trials. Manage the process of implementing changes to medicines and guidance for practitioners.

To dispense clinical trial medication in accordance with departmental SOPs and clinical trial regulations, completing all necessary labelling and accountability requirements. To work under the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists, and seeking advice on any complex prescriptions before dispensing. To receive clinical trial drug deliveries in accordance with departmental and clinical trial specific SOPs. To ensure that stock received is correct, the correct paperwork has been received including QP Release Certificates, Certificate of Analysis, or other relevant documentation as outlined in the delivery note or trial specific SOP. To ensure that appropriate temperature monitoring has been completed during shipment and to take appropriate actions on the event of a temperature excursion which will include quarantining stock and liaising with the pharmacy clinical trials team. Undertaking regular stock checks and ordering trial stock using trial specific documentation where appropriate. Support the pharmacy clinical trials team in collating clinical trial workload statistics. Monitoring the temperature controlled areas for clinical trial medication within the pharmacy department and at ward level where appropriate. To take appropriate action in the event of a temperature excursion, which will include quarantining stock and reporting to a member of the pharmacy clinical trials team. Safe and appropriate handling patient returned clinical trial medication. Ensuring where appropriate accountability logs are updated with details of returns. On a rotational basis working within the aseptic unit, clinical trials unit and dispensaries at University Hospital Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross. For further details please see the attached job description.

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust *In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row. UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work. This vacancy has been advertised in accordance with the new NHS pay rate which will take effect from autumn 2024. Please note if your employment starts before the 24/25 pay scales are implemented you will be paid under the 23/24 pay scales and any backpay will be adjusted accordingly. Further information can be found athttps://www.nhsemployers.org/articles/pay-scales-202425

Lakeside Healthcare are looking to employ Community Link Workers Social Prescribing to assist in the provision of care for patients within our Primary Care Network PCN. The PCNs vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. You will work in close partnership with our member practice teams as well as health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it whilst being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community. Empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing through GP referral to non-medical Community Link Workers CLWs based in GP surgeries who give time, focus on what matters to me and take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. Community Link Workers work collaboratively with all local partners. Social prescribing can help to strengthen community and personal resilience and reduces health inequalities by addressing the wider determinants of health, such as debt, poor housing, and physical inactivity, by increasing peoples active involvement with their local communities. It particularly works for people with long-term conditions (including support for mental health), for people who are lonely or isolated, or have complex social needs which affect their wellbeing. Key responsibilities Liaise and engage with member practices to ensure Community Link Workers SPLWs are valued and effective members of the PCN team. Establish and maintain effective liaison with stakeholders including health, voluntary, social, financial and education resources. Work in partnership with local voluntary and community organisation to build a comprehensive directory of local resource to design and support social prescribing. Ensure information on local voluntary and community resource is always up to date to enable effective and accurate signposting and linking of patients with services. Train and develop wider practice teams to improve SPLW referral suitability and effectiveness. Establish and maintain comprehensive data and evaluation systems. Produce quarterly reports in relation to service delivery and progress. Partake in audit as directed by the PCN Clinical Director. Take referrals from and make referrals to a wide range of appropriate agencies. Ensure the social prescribing function within the PCN is successful and delivers the required service in line with NSHE guidelines. Co-produce personalised support plans with individuals, their families and carers that help them take control of their wellbeing, live independently and improve their health outcomes. Take a holistic approach, based on the persons priorities and the wider determinants of health. When appropriate, refer patients back to other health professionals agencies, if their requirements exceed the scope of a SPLW. Ensure all relevant groups and organisations maintain basic procedures that include the consideration of vulnerable individuals and safeguarding concerns. Work collectively with all local partners to ensure community groups are strong and sustainable. Work with commissioners and local partners to identify unmet needs within the community and gaps in community provision and support development of new groups and services where needed, and thereby influence the development of services that will benefit this target population and tackle health and neighbourhood inequalities. Work sensitively with people, their families and carers to capture key information, enable tracking of the impact of social prescribing on their health and wellbeing. Provide one-to-one consultations mindful of the organisations lone working policy, giving patients time to tell their stories and focus on what matters to me. Work with the person, their families and carers and consider how they can all be supported through social prescribing. Work with other link workers to create a wider team understanding of the service that can be offered to patients and opportunities for further improvement of the offer and patient outcomes.

For further information on this role please see the job description and person specification attached.

To support the PAS Manager & Systems Support Team Manager in the design, build, test and implementation of the New PAS EPR To work with the PAS EPR Project teams to ensure that the design and configuration meet the agreed future workflow requirements. To deal with user management of PAS EPR throughout the Trust. Where applicable, ensure that corporate standards are adhered to and that these standards are appropriate for the function for which they were introduced Provide support in day to day consulting, instruction, problem solving for the end user, liaising with the supplier to resolve issues within service level agreements. To develop, implement and maintain PAS EPR documentation for the continued support of the system To support & assist in the management and monitoring of standards for access control, security and patient confidentiality of the Trust PAS EPR system. To be customer focused and to deal with user/service requests appropriately and effectively. Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade. To develop positive relationships with Trusts Service Managers and Operational Staff in all areas of the Trust To assist in the promotion and utilisation of PAS and to cascade knowledge/skill to the Systems Support Team To act as contact point for queries relating to the user management of PAS access. Maintain appropriate communication with all levels of internal personnel and external agencies via face-to-face contact, telephone, e-mail or written methods. To liaise with systems suppliers and computer systems users to facilitate PAS EPR system integration. To assist the PAS Manager and Systems Support Manager with the evaluation of new PAS enhancements on behalf of the Trust. To work flexibly (if required) to make sure that implementations are covered out of standard office hours, note that this could involve supporting implementations during weekday evenings, across weekends or bank holidays. (Although it should be noted that this will only be required a small number of times per annum). Work closely with other teams within Systems and Applications Services, to be able to understand and relate detailed information about the PAS EPR system as a whole, including its architecture, servers, user roles etc. Communicate complex and highly interactive information to audiences at different levels. This role will involve long periods of desk-based activity to complete much of its remit. This includes high levels of concentration on highly complex activities including analysis, reporting and diagnostics. Again, due to the nature of the work, interruptions can occur although generally infrequent as focus needs to be maintained. Where interruptions do occur, this is will often be due to the urgent nature of the requirement meaning that the post holder will need to switch between various levels of large volumes of complex information, assimilating this quickly and providing workable and comprehensive solutions where applicable before returning to more predictable working patterns. Carry out duties in a safe manner as laid out in the Trusts Health & Safety Policy and Operational Guidelines. Due to the nature of this role, the post holder will be given wide latitude to address the issues that may be encountered in support of the appropriate user groups as well as freedom to review and research new ways of improving and supporting the aforementioned users. This means that the post holder will often have opportunity to work under their own directive in support of daily activities and supporting end users. Sometimes this will be unsupervised work with a specific directive provided by the posts Line Manager, other times this will include unsupervised work in which the post holder will be the lead needing to provide the directive, proposal, implementation and resolution. Ensure that knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed internal policy and national guidelines in relation to PAS EPR Systems is maintained in a pro-active manner. Promote good practice in relation to security and data integrity.

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject or equivalent experience in an ophthalmic imaging role. - Post-Graduate Qualification in OCT Capture & Interpretation (or equivalent). - Appropriate experience in an ophthalmic imaging role (or equivalent) experiencing the following modalities; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Colour Fundus Photography (CFP) Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) Indocyanine Green Angiography (ICG) Confocal Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy Imaging (cSLO) Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCT-A) Anterior Segment OCT (ASOCT) Slit-lamp Biomicroscopy Imaging (SLB) Corneal Topography B-Scan Imaging Visual Field Testing - Detailed knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy, ophthalmic imaging technical operations, ophthalmic imaging software and ophthalmic imaging instruments sufficient to enable post holder to manage ophthalmic images and data. -Good all-round knowledge of ophthalmic disease and associated pathology. - Ability to communicate effectively, at a high level, within a multidisciplinary team Trust-wide, external stakeholders and with patients in a professional manner. - Enhanced levels of dexterity and accuracy pertaining to clinical skills including the use of diagnostic equipment i.e. fundus cameras, OCT and other ophthalmic imaging instruments in the direct examination of patients eyes. - To be able to use independently varied Ophthalmic Imaging equipment such as Topcon, Zeiss and Heidelberg machines to obtain digital imaging to facilitate in the record-keeping, assessment, diagnosis and management of a variety of retinal/ocular pathologies. - To recognise when OCT and invasive procedures such as fluorescein angiography and ICG is not acceptable or appropriate to attempt on certain patients. - To understand the relevance of ophthalmic imaging in relation to timely treatment and outcomes - To understand the data management, archiving and handling of data from ophthalmic imaging devices. - To be able to discriminate between high- and low-quality OCT scans and understand the correct procedure for reporting faults. - Ability to work autonomously, efficiently and professionally in a range of healthcare environments. - Demonstrate the ability to coordinate, manage and assess own workload. - Enhanced IT skills, including experience of Windows-based software, capture and review software for diagnostic purposes and competence in using Microsoft Office applications. - Understanding and awareness of NHS IT infrastructure - Knowledge of local and national eyecare pathways - Skills in responsive system support - Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of key professional developments and recommended good practice across Ophthalmic Imaging. KEY RESULT AREAS - Lead in identifying and progressing their own professional development within the role. - Identify operational needs in clinical system practice and provide responsive support and solutions to these needs, sometimes requiring the evaluation of different options. - Manage the developing role of the service by contributing to the change processes through leadership, design, evaluation and clinical practice. - Bring and implement relevant national information, policies, guidelines and procedure changes that may impact service provision. - Ensure that staff are equipped to deliver service needs. - Review and evaluate version control on an on-going basis. - Lead on the development of new implementations and upgrades when a need is identified. - Develop and distribute system material to support staff in practice. - Work closely with the service leaders to ensure that any change of provision of services is patient-centred, clinically effective and demonstrates value for money. - Develop and use personal clinical knowledge and skills to promote excellence in Ophthalmic Imaging and educate staff on system usage. - To communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients, sometimes in distressing and sensitive circumstances, using empathy and professionalism in the management of information. - Proven competence to deliver effective and relevant one-to-one support, to encourage effective system management - Skill and attention to detail around accurate image and data handling, including image capture, upload, storage and retrieval, to ensure as timely image review as appropriate. - Adhere to all Trust policies and procedures and maintain accurate patient records. COMMUNICATION & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS - To develop and maintain communication and commitment with all members of the immediate and wider ophthalmic team - Ophthalmologists and members of the optometry & orthoptic team - Ophthalmology Nursing team - Trust IT department - Gloucester Research Group - Multidisciplinary team within the Trust - Patients - General Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Practice managers and other surgery staff - Outside agencies for IT, camera and software support - Ophthalmic Imaging team MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE ROLE - Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised in clinical and non-clinal settings, often under pressure and in the absence of guidance from department and clinical managers. Responsible for capturing and managing often complex high quality patient images and data to ensure timely effective Quality Assurance Standards. - To remain focused and resourceful in adverse working conditions so that any support requests or technical issues can be analysed and resolved. - To be part of a team delivering an ophthalmic imaging service in Cheltenham, Gloucester and Community Hospitals. - To communicate effectively with a wide multidisciplinary team including but not limited to ophthalmology, optometry, nursing, and technical sectors. - To maintain a diverse and in-depth technical knowledge across all Ophthalmic hardware and software. - To keep personal development updated at all times due to current frequent changes in technology across a fast paced and dynamic speciality, and provide the clinical excellence needed at all times in imaging clinics. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS - Will be required to work within recognised Manual Handling guidelines - Will be required occasionally to manoeuvre equipment up to 86Kg, sometimes in confined spaces. - Will be required to conduct clinics in a darkened room, using VDU and specialist equipment, often in confined spaces. Image review is also conducted in a darkened room using a VDU. - Ability to work where there is a requirement to concentrate for prolonged periods e.g. during patient image capture - Will be required to follow Policies and Procedures pertaining to infection control and COSHH regulations. - May occasionally be exposed to distressing situations with patients.

In accordance with the agreed PCN timetable, the post-holder will undertake a variety of duties, including: Conducting surgery and telephone consultations, addressing patient queries, and visiting patients at home. Checking, signing, and authorising prescriptions, while managing queries, paperwork, and correspondence in a timely manner. Making professional, autonomous decisions regarding presenting problems, whether self-referred or referred by other health care workers. Assessing the healthcare needs of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed issues. Screening patients for disease risk factors and early signs of illness. Developing care plans in consultation with patients, in line with current disease management protocols. Providing counselling and health education. Admitting or discharging patients from the caseload and referring them to other care providers as appropriate. Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards. Collecting data for audit purposes. Attending MDT meetings Participation in education/teaching of wider MDT teams including medical and non medical teams Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions, avoiding hand-written prescriptions whenever possible. Prescribing in accordance with the Practice prescribing formulary or generically, as clinically appropriate. Undertaking emergency patient visits during surgery hours, if clinically indicated. Participating in on-call sessions and home visiting sessions as allocated in the practice rota. Other Responsibilities within the Organisation Adhering to all relevant Practice policies and guidelines, including those related to prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, and health and safety. Committing to lifelong learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practices. Contributing to evaluation, audit, and clinical standard setting within the organisation. Assisting in the development of computer-based patient records.

To support the delivery of a high quality, responsive and comprehensive Cellular Pathology service for the trust and its users. To be part of a team of Biomedical Support workers delivering technical and administrative support to ensure the provision of an efficient and effective diagnostic service. To work with the laboratory management and technical team to ensure compliance with regulatory standards including those of ISO 15189, the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and screening programmes. Help the Cellular Pathology team to meet departmental and trust KPIs. To work safely in accordance with trust health and safety policy and departmental policies to deliver a safe, high-quality service for its users. To comply with clinical governance and risk management policies and ensure all mandatory training is completed in accordance with the trust guidelines. Please refer to attached Job description for further information. We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology. By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Upon commencing employment with the Trust,all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

This post is based within the National Strategic Clinical Network for Diabetes. The Project Manager will work within the Diabetes network but also across a multi-disciplinary and wide range of stakeholders, sectors and agencies to develop a portfolio and body of work around improving services to meet the needs of people at risk of and who have a diagnosis of Diabetes. The Project Manager will work closely with others across other Strategic Clinical Networks and the wider NHS Wales Executive, to ensure that integrated and consistent approaches are developed across Wales, making the best use of available resource, while operating in compliance with the organisations governance policies and procedures. The Project Manager will apply a strong working insight into sectors and services that support people at risk and with Diabetes across Wales. The role requires an understanding of project management methodologies and techniques, excellent communication, organisation and negotiation skills, the ability to work autonomously and with initiative, with a positive attitude to problem solving. 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.