Physiology Lead For Respiratory Conditions

Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT DUE TO FUNDING FOR 16 MONTHS Strategic Clinical Networks are an essential national vehicle for joint working between key stakeholders including NHS Wales, Welsh Government and the third sector to improve the outcomes and experience for the population of Wales.
Integral to this is the need for continuous improvement and transformational change across a range of our services and approaches and the role of the Strategic Clinical Network is to support this at national, regional and local levels.
This exciting role provides an excellent opportunity for highly motivated individuals to support the national delivery of the National Strategic Clinical Network (NSCN) for Respiratory Conditions.
Main duties of the job The Physiologist Lead will be expected: To provide professional and strategic leadership to the network within their own area of expertise.
To provide strategic and clinical guidance and advice to associated Networks on the role and direction of the NSCN for Respiratory Conditions.
To communicate the vision around future service provision of Respiratory Conditions in a way which motivates the clinical community based on improving outcomes within a value-based context from national policy through to local delivery level.
To inspire colleagues to innovate and problem solve acting in the best interests of the population and take collective responsibility for decision making.
To support the National Clinical Lead in the development of patient centered models of care in line with the current and future iterations of the Quality Statement for Respiratory Conditions.
About us The NHS Executive works in partnership for and on behalf of Welsh Government, in and with the NHS in Wales and is hosted by Public Health Wales.
Our key purpose is to drive improvements in the quality and safety of care - resulting in better and more equitable outcomes, access and patient experience, reduced variation, and improvements in population health.
We do this by providing strong leadership and strategic direction - enabling, supporting, and directing NHS Wales to transform clinical services in line with national priorities and standards.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit For guidance on the application process, please visit Job description Job responsibilities One in twelve adults in Wales reports a longstanding respiratory illness and Wales has a higher rate of asthma prevalence than the European average.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, around 15-16% of all deaths were due to respiratory disease and in 2019 Wales had the highest avoidable mortality rate in the Great Britain for diseases of the respiratory system.
Respiratory medicine costs the NHS in Wales more than £400 million per year.
Building on the work of the 2022 Respiratory Conditions Quality Statement, and supporting development of future iterations, the National Strategic Clinical Network (SCN) for Respiratory Conditions will provide national leadership and drive forward change to deliver better quality, higher value, more consistent and accessible services for people affected by neurological conditions.
This should take into account workforce challenges and the impact and opportunities of innovation and different ways of working.
The post sits within the SCN for Respiratory Conditions and NHS Wales Executive which supports and advises Health Boards and Welsh Government in Wales.
Whilst the main responsibilities will be to the new SCN for Respiratory Conditions, the post holder will be required to work flexibly to respond to the business needs of the supporting clinical reference groups and workstreams consistent to those described in this job description.
The post holder will work with the National Strategic Clinical Network (SCN) Clinical Lead, for Respiratory Conditions core team to develop models of care closer to home, ensuring pathways are implemented to deliver a consistent integrated delivery of care at the point of need.
This will also require the postholder to work across other Networks to ensure a whole system approach is met, reducing potential for silo working.
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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Fully qualified in own clinical discipline.
Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development.
Registered with the relevant professional body.
Desirable Academic publications/ Presentations.
Higher Degree.
Demonstrate involvement in and enthusiasm for developing capability for improvement and system leadership.
Experience Essential Substantial Physiologist experience.
Expert practitioner within their own field.
Extensive experience in the care and management of patients with Respiratory Conditions.
Previous formal experience of leadership within an NHS organisation Experience of leading, managing and implementing change.
Experience in audit, research and training.
Desirable Experience of working with senior management in affecting the development of strategy.
Experience of peer review in a clinical setting.
Knowledge Essential Knowledge of NHS Executive, WG and NHS Wales policy context.
Knowledge of national Respiratory Conditions objectives, Quality Statement and the previous Delivery Plan and the National Clinical Plan.
Desirable Knowledge and clear insight into current challenges facing NHS Wales.
Knowledge and insight into challenges facing respiratory services in Wales.
Evidence of health care research or innovative service developments.
Skills and Aptitude Essential Knowledge and ability to influence, direct, and if necessary challenge senior peers or managers within the Respiratory community and partners in the health economy in order to deliver change.
Ability to negotiate and influence at all levels.
Proven track record of team working and delivering on key pieces of work.
Ability to develop long-term direction and make sense of complex information.
Ability to influence outcomes consistent with meeting the needs of the patient in the most effective and efficient way.
Effective communication, numerical and analytical skills.
Desirable Additional specialist knowledge and expertise advanced presentation and facilitation skills.
IT/Informatics.
Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences.
Experience of presenting project reports, both as oral presentations and written reports.
Ability to speak Welsh, or a willingness to achieve an appropriate level of oral competence within an agreed timescale.
Personal Attributes Essential Establish and maintain credibility across the clinical communities.
Ability to lead others, think strategically and communicate vision effectively.
Able to significantly influence others across organisational boundaries, without any direct authority.
Demonstrate commitment to improving care through the principles of change management.
Flexibility and enthusiasm for working in an open and transparent manner.
Commitment to good team working and relationships.
Other Essential Willingness and ability to travel.
Highly motivated Ability to work on own initiative.
Ability to work under pressure.
Tactful and diplomatic.