Job summary
Applications are invited for the role of QA Vascular Surgery Lead, specifically for QA advice relating to the Vascular Society for Great Britain and Ireland standards and the QA of the three regional elective vascular networks. The post holder will be required to provide advice on individual cases and professional advice relating vascular disease and surgery. Participation with the UK Four Nations AAA Screening Group is essential. It is expected that applicants are practicing vascular surgeons in Wales.
Main duties of the job
The role of the QA advisor will be to ensure that quality is maintained in line with the requirements of the quality policy outlined for Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme (WAAASP).
This post forms part of WAAASP, which aims to reduce the incidence of morbidity and mortality from ruptured AAA in the screened population.
The post holder will provide a visible QA profile and expert advisory input into vascular surgical aspects ofWAAASP.
The post holder will be professionally accountable and required to act autonomously in providing vascular surgical advice and guidance to other clinical professionals based on own specialist skills, knowledge and experience of screening and the screening programme.
The post holder will be expected to travel across Wales as it is an all Wales post.
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/careers/
For guidance on the application process, please visithttps://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality Assurance of vascular surgical elements of Wales AAA Screening Programme against agreed standards, across Wales, using information and data collected and collated for the purpose
- Advising on professional vascular surgical standards and policy.
- Checking and advising on agreed programme standards
- National guidelines advising on interpretation and implementation
- Leading on the professional element of the QA process, including reviewing performance issues and/or complaints and actively looking for outliers and bringing quality deficiencies to the attention of the Head of Programme
- Timely responsiveness to queries/ complaints and giving of specialist advice
- Recommending corrective action as necessary and verifying the outcome of any action taken
- Advising and providing feedback to colleagues on ways of improving quality
- Encouraging the continuous professional development of colleagues
- Participating in quality audits
- Engagement, including attendance at meetings to be arranged by Head of Programme
- Ensuring representation of WAAASP on national QA related committees within the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) and other relevant UK Groups, e.g. Four Nations Groups
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Quality Assurance of vascular surgical elements of Wales AAA Screening Programme against agreed standards, across Wales, using information and data collected and collated for the purpose
- Advising on professional vascular surgical standards and policy.
- Checking and advising on agreed programme standards
- National guidelines advising on interpretation and implementation
- Leading on the professional element of the QA process, including reviewing performance issues and/or complaints and actively looking for outliers and bringing quality deficiencies to the attention of the Head of Programme
- Timely responsiveness to queries/ complaints and giving of specialist advice
- Recommending corrective action as necessary and verifying the outcome of any action taken
- Advising and providing feedback to colleagues on ways of improving quality
- Encouraging the continuous professional development of colleagues
- Participating in quality audits
- Engagement, including attendance at meetings to be arranged by Head of Programme
- Ensuring representation of WAAASP on national QA related committees within the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC) and other relevant UK Groups, e.g. Four Nations Groups
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to travel across Wales
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and verbal skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership in an Elective Vascular Network
- Understanding of strategies to assure quality and safety in networked surgical services
- Demonstrable experience of effective engagement with relevant wider professional group
- Clear understanding of NICE guidelines and UK National Screening Committee policy
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Consultant Vascular Surgeon
- Evidence of CPD
- Ability to travel across Wales
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Clear written and verbal skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical leadership in an Elective Vascular Network
- Understanding of strategies to assure quality and safety in networked surgical services
- Demonstrable experience of effective engagement with relevant wider professional group
- Clear understanding of NICE guidelines and UK National Screening Committee policy
Desirable
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Public Health Wales
Address
Wales Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
Unit 6, Green Meadow
Llantrisant
CF72 8XT
Employer's website
https://phw.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
