Quality Improvement (QI) Facilitator: Sponsorship Available

Powys Teaching Health Board

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is committed to delivering excellence through continuous improvement. We have adopted theModel for Improvementas our standardised approach to Quality Improvement (QI), and we are seeking a passionate and skilledQuality Improvement Facilitatorto join our team.

In this role, you will:

  • Assist in the development and delivery of improvement projects with the aim of achieving high-quality care.
  • Assist in the development of project/improvement plans as appropriate and to support on the implementation of specific tasks for the Quality Improvement Team as delegated.
  • Lead on the testing of changes through PDSA methodology as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate measurable impact of test of change and be able to communicate this impact.

About YouWe are looking for someone who is:

  • A confident and adaptable communicator, comfortable engaging with a wide range of staff groups.
  • Passionate about quality improvement and capable of inspiring others to embrace change.
  • Experienced in delivering training and mentoring in a flexible, responsive manner.
  • Skilled in developing structured improvement plans and supporting their execution.

Why Join Us?

At PTHB, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and professional development. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on healthcare delivery across the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for supporting the development of project/improvement plans for the delivery of specific projects within the Quality Improvement Team for implementation across the Health Board.
  • Ensure that specific projects assigned meet key milestones and timescales.
  • Lead, motivate, engage and guide staff involved in the project ensuring regular communication is made, feedback is obtained, meetings are held, minutes kept, appropriate reports are presented and agreed actions are implemented.
  • Ensure that all key stakeholders are represented and engaged as the project moves forward and to consider their views.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Degree level qualification in related field or relevant experience
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Bronze IQT/Introduction to Improvement Award or equivalent
  • Understanding of model for improvement, process redesign and change management
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Desirable

  • Silver IQT/Improvement in Practice Award or equivalent
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies
  • Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of either Quality Improvement, project management, service transformation or remodelling of services
  • Experience of delivering presentations
  • Experience of developing and delivering training
  • Experience of managing change

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in an improvement project environment and evaluation
  • Experience in leading and managing improvement initiatives/ projects and delivering identified benefits
  • Experience of training and staff support in development
  • Experience of working within the NHS
  • Experience of ensuring active staff participation in transformation/ improvement initiatives

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Solid basic numeracy
  • Change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse others
  • Excellent decision making and analytical skills
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
  • Negotiation and facilitation skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Desirable

  • Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
  • Ability to develop coaching skills
  • Ability to deliver training packages to diverse audiences

Other

Desirable

  • Open and approachable
  • Flexible approach to work and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
  • Self-motivated
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 18 October 2026

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