Overview
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We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted via the email account you used to apply, so please check your account regularly. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of the newly set up WelshPAS (WPAS) team within the Information Services department. The successful applicant will help the Product Manager in the development and preparation of the overall plan in relation to WPAS. This will include planning key work-streams regarding new functionalities and their implementation, providing business change management assistance with WPAS related projects and ensuring a comprehensive training service is provided. This post requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and highly motivated to play a key part in the WelshPAS service and development plans. English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties
The WelshPAS Product Specialist will require experience of operational administrative processes and extensive understanding of policy including Referral to Treatment (RTT) Access Policy, WPAS policies and specialist knowledge to promote and ensure best practice and a smarter way of working. The post holder will be a WPAS Super User providing advice, guidance and specialist training as needed to ensure compliance with the health board's policies and objectives. There will be a responsibility within the organisation to develop, maintain and maximise in-depth specialist knowledge. This will require attention to detail and strong relationships with colleagues and services to fulfil accurate data within the system. Management/Supervisory skills are required to take responsibility for junior staff within the team.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed, including the Grange University Hospital opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Personal attributes & qualifications
Essential criteria
* Ability to develop strong and positive relationships with people (local & national or third party)
Desirable criteria
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards (1)
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
* IT Skills MS Office
* Communication Skills
* Presentation skills - to staff at all levels through meetings and training
* Knowledge of Referral to Treatment
* Knowledge of Information Governance
* Knowledge of Directorates and Services within NHS Wales
Desirable criteria
* Analytical Skills
Experience
Essential criteria
* NHS Operational Service Experience
* Decision making and organisation of workload - own and others plus supervisory experience
* Working to deadlines
* Working as part of a team and on own initiative
Desirable criteria
* Dealing with all levels of staff
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Qualifications / Experience
* Knowledge of NHS systems WPAS, CWS through courses, training and experience
* Knowledge of Information Standards
Desirable criteria
* PGCE qualification or similar teaching qualification
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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