Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic leader who is looking to develop skills and gain experience in service development, innovation and change management. We welcome applications from across Allied Health Professionals and Nursing. Our All Wales Neuropsychiatry service is currently undergoing transformation and working towards a hub and spoke, liaison model. This will allow Neuropsychiatry to act as a specialist resource to support appropriate management of people with brain injuries to services across Wales. This support will be goal centred, time limited and prudent in approach. The successful applicant will be integral to this development and play a key role is supporting and developing staff.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for overall operational management of the multi-professional community and day unit team, effective management of change, developing relationships with wider teams. They will also work closely with other MDT professionals across Neuropsychiatry services in terms of service development. The ability to work under pressure, demonstrate resilience in challenging situations and demonstrate excellent communication skills is essential.
The post holder will be responsible as a designated team lead for delivering evidence- based holistic care to patients within the context of a multi-disciplinary service.
To supervise and manage the daily workload in such a way to maximise efficiency, ensuring that duties are discharged safely and effectively. This includes the processing, evaluation and allocation of referrals as appropriate to the team's function, and an efficient caseload management
The post holder will have clinical, procedural and budget holder responsibility for the service and will be responsible for scoping the service and developing care pathways in collaboration with the MDT and Directorate Management Team.
The post holder will supervise the day-to-day work of the clinical team, and provide expertise and guidance in complex and high-risk cases, in line with UHB policies and procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to Masters equivalent level
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic education in subjects relevant to specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working.
- Evidence of staff management
Desirable
- Service development involvement.
- Experience of staff management
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and service users.
- Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative frameworks
- To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude towards work, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post in a timely manner
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to manage a team
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Working knowledge of specialty
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, experience, short courses plus further specialist training to Masters equivalent level
Desirable
- Evidence of post basic education in subjects relevant to specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post registration experience.
- Previous experience in the effective and positive management of complex and high risk cases.
- Ability to demonstrate a commitment to multi-disciplinary team working.
- Evidence of staff management
Desirable
- Service development involvement.
- Experience of staff management
SKILLS
Essential
- Able to manage, supervise and direct a multi-disciplinary team and support staff as appropriate.
- Able to prioritise workload and manage team capacity according to demand.
- Able to demonstrate the ability to communicate both in writing and orally, complex matters clearly and concisely, using appropriate methods to a wide spectrum of people including staff and service users.
- Working knowledge of the appropriate legislative frameworks
- To demonstrate a flexible, adaptable attitude towards work, particularly with regard to being able to meet complex and disparate client needs flexibly while maintaining appropriate standards and boundaries
- Ability to fulfil the travel requirements of the post in a timely manner
Desirable
- Demonstrate ability to manage a team
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
- Working knowledge of specialty
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).
