Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of either Quality Improvement, project management, service transformation or remodelling of services
- Experience
Experience of delivering presentations
- Experience
Experience of developing and delivering training
- Experience
Experience of managing change
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Skills and Attributes
Solid basic numeracy
- Skills and Attributes
Change management skills with the ability to deal positively with challenging situations
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to motivate and enthuse others
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent decision making and analytical skills
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities
- Skills and Attributes
Negotiation and facilitation skills
- Skills and Attributes
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Degree level qualification in related field or relevant experience
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Evidence of continuing professional development
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Bronze IQT/Introduction to Improvement Award or equivalent
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Understanding of model for improvement, process redesign and change management
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Desirable
16 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Open and approachable
- Other
Flexible approach to work and willing to commit to achieving results and meeting deadlines
- Other
Self-motivated
- Other
Willingness to learn new skills
- Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Experience
Previous experience of working in an improvement project environment and evaluation
- Experience
Experience in leading and managing improvement initiatives/ projects and delivering identified benefits
- Experience
Experience of training and staff support in development
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS
- Experience
Experience of ensuring active staff participation in transformation/ improvement initiatives
- Skills and Attributes
Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to develop coaching skills
- Skills and Attributes
Ability to deliver training packages to diverse audiences
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Silver IQT/Improvement in Practice Award or equivalent
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Knowledge of project management methodologies
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Knowledge of current NHS performance and service improvement initiatives and targets
Job overview
Powys Teaching Health Board (PTHB) is committed to delivering excellence through continuous improvement. We have adopted the Model for Improvement as our standardised approach to Quality Improvement (QI), and we are seeking a passionate and skilled Quality Improvement Facilitator to 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 You We 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Quality Improvement (QI) Facilitator with Powys Teaching Health Board in Brecon, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 5 Facilitator role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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