Network Support Manager for Liver Disease Implementation NetworkinCardiffinCardiffPUBLISHED MON 3 MAR 2025

This role provides an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, results focused individual to shape and deliver exciting projects of work within a National Strategic Clinical Network (NSCN) to support health boards/trust to improve thedelivery of key health services across Wales.

Within the new NHS Wales Executive, newly configured National Strategic Clinical Networks are a key component of the National Clinical Framework (NCF) model. NSCN perform the central role of the 'knowledge-to-practice' element in the Learning Health and Care System laid out in the National Clinical Framework. Their position within the Executive enables them to play a role in fulfilling the expectations set out in the Executive's Mandate and Remit Letter.

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.

As a Network Support Manager, you will play a pivotal role in enhancinghealthcare outcomes and transforming healthcare delivery. In this position, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction within the clinical network support teams, ensuring the efficient operation and alignment of clinical networks with organisational goals and work plans. The role will monitor and report against identified key performance indicators, using a variety of data sources. They will lead in stakeholder engagement, and communication strategy, building effective relationships with clinical and managerial colleagues both internal and external to the NHS Wales. Your expertise will be crucial in driving collaborative efforts among healthcare professionals, facilitating data-driven decision-making, and implementing innovative solutions to address healthcarechallenges.

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Working closely with the Network Manager and National Network ClinicalLead, the Network Support Manager will be responsible for a wide range ofduties aimed at ensuring the success and effectiveness of the clinical network.These include: To identify and understand the needs of stakeholders, and providesound judgement and diplomatic skills, keeping them informed ofprogress against work plans. To establish effective reporting and review mechanisms to ensureprojects delivery tangible improvements in services for thepopulation of Wales. To be responsible for the development, facilitation and monitoringof the delivery of work plans, project managing the implementationof the work plans to meet objectives. To plan, arrange and administer Network meetings and events. Facilitating and supporting the development of papers andupdates and managing any ongoing actions. To manage risks to the work plans and develop contingency plans as andwhen necessary. To provide line management support to any administrative support staffaligned to the Network. To provide verbal and written reports as requested by NHS WalesExecutive, Networks and Planning directorate, Welsh Government, andother stakeholders. Regularly research best practice to ensure the achievement of theNetworks objectives. Develop associated policies for the Strategic Network to affect servicechange across Wales.These responsibilities reflect the crucial role of the Network SupportManager in driving positive change within the healthcare landscape ofWales and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders to enhancepatient care and outcomes