Job summary
The Perioperative Directorate are currently looking for a bright keen motivated candidate with experience working in Operational Management to join our team in the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit based at University Hospital of Wales.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will work well within a team. The ability to cope in stressful and demanding situations is highly desirable, although support will be given.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting senior managers within the Hospital Sterilisation and Decontamination Unit.
The post holder will provide high level, professional and confidential support to the Senior Management team under the management of the Service Manager covering all aspects of managerial support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- City & Guilds accredited SSD Supervisor/Managers Course at Eastwood Park
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
- ILM level 5
- Specialist knowledge of legislation pertinent to role, across a range of procedures and practices
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Recognised Leadership qualification
- Master's degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of effective staff management
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Proven experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- Leadership skills
- I.T skills - Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Project management skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within the speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant operating procedures of all mechanical processes for decontamination
- Advanced clinical skills in Decontamination. Analyse complex graphs of the parameters of the washer disinfectors and the autoclaves and act accordingly if there are any system failures
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of HR policies
- Welsh speaker
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulate and adjust plans as necessary.
- Able to work under pressure plan and deliver services
- Assertive attitude
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- City & Guilds accredited SSD Supervisor/Managers Course at Eastwood Park
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience
- ILM level 5
- Specialist knowledge of legislation pertinent to role, across a range of procedures and practices
Desirable
- Recognised management qualification
- Recognised Leadership qualification
- Master's degree in pertinent subject
Experience
Essential
- Proven and relevant experience at Band 5
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of effective staff management
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Proven experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Experience of leading a team
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
- Good knowledge of information governance/data protection requirements
- Leadership skills
- I.T skills - Excel, Powerpoint etc
- Able to manage time effectively
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Project management skills
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within the speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant operating procedures of all mechanical processes for decontamination
- Advanced clinical skills in Decontamination. Analyse complex graphs of the parameters of the washer disinfectors and the autoclaves and act accordingly if there are any system failures
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection/clinical supervision
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of HR policies
- Welsh speaker
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to work within a team and independently. Plan and organise a broad range of complex activities, formulate and adjust plans as necessary.
- Able to work under pressure plan and deliver services
- Assertive attitude
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
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).
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).
