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If you are looking to join NWSSP, please see the additional information below that may be of interest to you: -
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
Are you a motivated Senior Medical Clinician who is committed and passionate about your profession. If this appeals to you then an opportunity has arisen to be part of the exciting work aligned to the new resident doctor contract in Wales. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future medical workforce and the working conditions and work life balance of our resident doctors. The Lead Guardian of Safe and Flexible Working will work closely with the Medical Director acting as the advocate for all resident doctors employed under the Single Lead Employer. The Lead Guardian role will also cover the GOSFW function for Velindre, Public Health Wales, Powys, and GP trainees in primary care placements.
They will also provide leadership and co-ordination for the All Wales Guardian of Safe Working network. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post
This post is fixed term for 3 years to meet the needs of the service. 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.
Main duties of the job
The Duties Include
Contributing to the recruitment and review process of the guardians across all host organisations, acting as the key point of contact in providing advice, guidance and oversight.
Developing capability and consistency by co-designing and supporting the delivery of training for Guardians, collating and sharing best practice.
Act as the independent escalation point for concerns related to safe working hours, providing assurance reporting to various governance groups
Act as the champion safe working hours, ensure working patterns and rotas comply with the terms and conditions of service
Monitor compliance via exception and overtime reports ensuring issues are acted on by rota co-ordinators and workforce teams.
Trigger job plan reviews where persistent safe working breaches occur and escalate unresolved concerns to Executive/Medical Director level.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications And Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Experience
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
Skills
Essential criteria
Desirable criteria
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Martin Edwards Job title Medical Director Email address Martin.Edwards6@wales.nhs.uk
Our “Benefits” video has been created to highlight and showcase some of the benefits of working for the NHS and NWSSP:- https://youtu.be/zX3x046SDhg
The “Tops Tips – Be Yourself” video has been designed to support candidates applying for roles with NWSSP. We have outlined 8 key steps to help candidates articulate their capabilities and experience when completing applications with NWSSP. https://youtu.be/qe3ibY8b6m4
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
Are you a motivated Senior Medical Clinician who is committed and passionate about your profession. If this appeals to you then an opportunity has arisen to be part of the exciting work aligned to the new resident doctor contract in Wales. This is a pivotal role that will shape the future medical workforce and the working conditions and work life balance of our resident doctors. The Lead Guardian of Safe and Flexible Working will work closely with the Medical Director acting as the advocate for all resident doctors employed under the Single Lead Employer. The Lead Guardian role will also cover the GOSFW function for Velindre, Public Health Wales, Powys, and GP trainees in primary care placements.
They will also provide leadership and co-ordination for the All Wales Guardian of Safe Working network. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post
This post is fixed term for 3 years to meet the needs of the service. 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.
Main duties of the job
The Duties Include
Contributing to the recruitment and review process of the guardians across all host organisations, acting as the key point of contact in providing advice, guidance and oversight.
Developing capability and consistency by co-designing and supporting the delivery of training for Guardians, collating and sharing best practice.
Act as the independent escalation point for concerns related to safe working hours, providing assurance reporting to various governance groups
Act as the champion safe working hours, ensure working patterns and rotas comply with the terms and conditions of service
Monitor compliance via exception and overtime reports ensuring issues are acted on by rota co-ordinators and workforce teams.
Trigger job plan reviews where persistent safe working breaches occur and escalate unresolved concerns to Executive/Medical Director level.
Working for our organisation
At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.
Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.
Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.
Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit https://nwssp.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
NWSSP work in an agile way where possible, all posts will have a contractual base but as part of agile ways of working that may mean working from home and other locations. We also look at how we balance flexibility with community, and how to manage opportunities to learn from each other.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications And Experience
Essential criteria
- Registered Medical or Dental Practitioner
- Knowledge and understanding of the 2026 TCS for resident doctors
- Knowledge and understanding of Working Time regulations and safe working patterns and rotas
Desirable criteria
- Postgraduate qualification in a medical leadership or management
Experience
Essential criteria
- Consultant or equivalent senior medical or management level
- Relevant experience within a local NHS Wales organisation
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in postgraduate education and training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Proven ability in leadership to act independently, achieve goals, manage conflict and change, and deal with constraints.
- Facilitation, interpersonal, mediation and negotiation skills in order to promote medical and dental education within the Host
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language skills
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
If you are short listed for interview you will be contacted by email using the email address with which you registered. Please ensure that you check your email account regularly.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff awaiting redeployment. We therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
When applying for this post it is essential that you read the Job Description and Person Specification (where available) and demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
- JDPS English (PDF, 304.1KB)
- OH Form - IG Ffurflen (PDF, 648.5KB)
- SDMP Cymraeg (PDF, 301.4KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NWSSP - About Us (PDF, 6.6MB)
- NWSSP - Our Benefits (PDF, 490.4KB)
- NWSSP - Buddion (PDF, 458.9KB)
- PCGC -Amdanom (PDF, 6.7MB)
- Guidance Notes for Applicants (PDF, 322.5KB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 (PDF, 15.1MB)
- Integrated Medium Term Plan 2025-2028 - Cymraeg (PDF, 18.0MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name Martin Edwards Job title Medical Director Email address Martin.Edwards6@wales.nhs.uk
Job details
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LocationCardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted05 May 2026
SalaryNot specified
SponsorshipVisa Sponsored ✓
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