Quality Improvement and Service Transformation - Carmarthen, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join the Quality Improvement and Service Transformation Team (QIST) at Glangwili General Hospital.

The post holder will have a working knowledge of quality improvement methodology and experience of participating in improvement projects or initiatives.

The post holder will work within the established Quality Improvement and Service Transformation team, supported by a wider team across the health board, to support and lead on key improvement projects to enable the delivery of agreed service and health board objectives.

They will be encouraged and supported to develop the skills and knowledge needed to enable quality improvement in practice.

The post holder will have excellent communication and organisational skills, must be able to work well as part of a team, and should be willing to work flexibly to support the service needs.

They will be expected to promote and contribute to the wider Quality Improvement framework within the health board.

To assist in the development and delivery of improvement and transformational change projects with the aim of achieving high quality care.

To assist in the development of project/improvement plans as appropriate and to support on the implementation of specific tasks for the Quality Improvement and Service Transformation Team as delegated.

To lead on the testing of changes through PDSA methodology as appropriate.

To be able to demonstrate measurable impact of test of change and be able to communicate this impact.

This role will incorporate the implementation of new ways of working which will require an understanding of change process and of the roles involved in this process.

The overriding purpose of the role is to support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.

Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.

We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:
Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:
Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 25/05/2023.