Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD. Working as part of the Health Protection Service, HPS, the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales Responsible for the leadership and management of the Health Protection Service. A prime focus of the role is: Ensuring best practice in infection control Improving clinical care standards Treating patients with dignity and respect The post holder is required to provide leadership, service development and management within the Health Protection Service The post holder will ensure key functions of the team leader's role are undertaken through effective leadership, the setting, monitoring and maintenance of professional standards, collaborative working and providing a consistently high standard of care and service delivery by ensuring efficient and effective use of resources. The postholder will to provide expert clinical advice to all staff. The post holder will work in partnership with external agencies including independent sectors, across a variety of settings e.g. Acute hospitals, primary care and Public Health. The postholder will be supporting the Health Protection Clinical Service Manager in monitoring and ensuring that the service meets local, regional, and national quality standards. Main duties of the job The Post holder will support the Health Protection Senior Management Team in the operational management of the Health Protection Service across North Wales. The post holder will be responsible for providing and improving these services to assure the BCUHB that patients, carers and staff requirements are met and to ensure services are achieving targets set nationally and by the BCUHB. The post holder will be responsible for the operational management of all staff within the team on a day to day basis in the professional leadership, development and management of nursing within the Health Protection Service to facilitate the delivery of excellent practice and standards of service. To Support the Health Protection Senior Management Team in the development of the service to meet the evolving demand for services. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 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. Person specification Essential Criteria Qualifications and / or Knowledge 1st Level Nurse NMC Registration. Knowledge of specific area, acquired through degree or equivalent experience or training, plus further staff and project management knowledge to post graduate diploma level equivalent Demonstrates a broad understanding of the key determinants of health and healthcare. Up to date knowledge of the current health agenda and NHS policy Demonstrates a knowledge of governance matters Teaching / Assessing Qualification Independent prescriber or working towards Track record of significant continuous professional development and management development Desirable criteria Management qualification Masters qualification or working towards this level of qualification Experience Essential criteria Significant Leadership training relevant clinical experience Relevant experience of Health Protection Producing & developing policies & practice guidelines. Management and Mitigation of risk. Desirable criteria Experience of implementing and monitoring quality standards Experience of site co- ordination Evidence of changing practice Training & experience in developing databases & excel spreadsheets Aptitude And Abilities Essential criteria Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills suitable for a range of Audiences. Comfortable with presenting sensitive and contentious information Ability to analyse and solve complex problems. Able to analyse complex data, diagnose problems, identify solutions and undertake benefits analysis. Able to use applications in Word, EXCEL and PowerPoint. Robust negotiation, influencing and decision making skills. Evidence of people management and leadership skills. Evidence of project management skills. IT skills to support general and self-management Up to date nursing knowledge Research based practice Communication and interpersonal skills Team building Organisation skills Team building organisation skills Desirable criteria Ability to speak Welsh. Values Essential Criteria Assertiveness Adaptability Professionalism Ability to inspire good working relationships among the multidisciplinary team Capable of acting as a role model for ward staff Other Essential criteria Committed to a culture of continuous improvement and development - underpinned open communications & team working Resilience and drive. Personal and Professional integrity and confidence. Self-motivated, proactive and innovative. Flexible and adaptable Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Able to travel across sites and Wales I UK as required. A strategic focus A completer / finisher Personal & professional integrity & confidence Substantial personal & professional confidence & credibility. Resourceful