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In this role, the Lead AHP will serve as an expert resource, guiding AHPs across the Cancer Network in areas such as cancer rehabilitation, co-production, and self-management. They will collaborate with health boards and local services to align cancer care with national policies, improve transitions in care, and bolster the integration of AHP contributions in oncology and palliative care. Proficiency in Welsh is desirable, and candidates must secure permission from their current line managers prior to application.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO FUNDING.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Lead Cancer Allied Health Professional to join the National Strategic Clinical Network for Cancer, which is part of the NHS Executive, hosted by Public Health Wales for a period of 12 months.
The Cancer Network brings together medical, clinical and project professionals in a supportive and dynamic team. Our programmes are driven by clinical knowledge, patient experience, research and embracing new technologies and developments in cancer care. Person centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
The Cancer Network is aligning its work plan to the National Clinical Framework and has a key role in the NHS Executive. This provides the opportunity for both the Network and lead roles within the Network to have greater influence over the planning and delivery of cancer services at a National and regional level, as well as greater consistency and equity across local health organisations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
- The post holder will support the strategic management of AHP's working in cancer care, adopting innovative approaches to the enhancement of clinical effectiveness in order to improve the patient and carer experience and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- The post holder will be a focal point in terms of expertise and support, working with AHPs across the Cancer Network and Health Board Operational Managers to ensure there is a robust pathway of clinical accountability for each cancer patient; supporting the delivery of the objectives of the Welsh Government Cancer Delivery Plan to drive clinical quality.
- The post holder will act as a professional resource and advisor, providing support and guidance on all matters concerning cancer rehabilitation including embedding principles of co-production, value-based care, prudent healthcare, supporting self-management and protecting the most vulnerable.
- The post holder will work with professional groups and services to ensure that developments within all Services meet national, local and organisational priorities in relation to service modernisation, service delivery, clinical governance and leadership, aiming to ensure that statutory procedures are appropriately managed and delivered.
About us
The post holder will work collaboratively with the Directors of Therapies and Health Sciences, Trust AHP Directors Health Board Lead Cancer AHPs, and Cancer Network Lead Cancer Nurse and Health Board Lead Cancer Nurses. To develop and provide leadership on the strategic direction of Allied Health Professional (AHP) teams in Oncology and Palliative Care across the Cancer Network. Ensuring that optimum standards of care are provided through the leadership and management of professional and clinical standards. The post holder will work with the Network Leads and cancer Health Board Leads and Clinical Staff to support and develop robust clinical leadership structures. This will include working with colleagues, to clarify the roles and responsibilities of specialist and non-cancer specialist AHPs in meeting the needs of people affected by cancer ensure professional leads report to both clinical and operational managers.
The post holder will work with Health Boards, Trusts and the Cancer Network to support the delivery of the local and national cancer agenda and the Cancer Delivery Plans. They will also collaborate with Primary and community care, to improve communication and care during transitions and to support multidisciplinary primary care teams in supporting people affected by cancer.
The Macmillan Cancer Allied Health Professional Lead will provide leadership and professional support to Macmillan and non-Macmillan AHP health and social care professional teams, academic and education institutions across Wales. They will advise on issues relating to AHP clinical standards, targets and accountability. The post holder will when required and agreed be responsible and accountable for ensuring compliance with standards and ensure quality and safety is at the heart of person centred care delivered to people affected by cancer.
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