Job summary
As a deputy clinical leader you will be an effective role model providing clinical care and experience to support the implementation of both clinical and non clinical governance. You will be expected to regularly take charge of the clinical area and ensure the standards and quality of care given to patients is delivered and maintained at our current high standard. You will need to demonstrate the UHB values in everything you do in your work environment and will be expected to provide support, leadership and expert advice with the clinical area.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for 1 x Band 6 Deputy Team Lead's for Childrens' Hospital of Wales Theatres based in our Trauma and orthopaedic theatre at the University Hospital of Wales. The post holders are required to have exceptional knowledge of elective paediatric procedures and have a proven track record of strong and effective leadership. Working with a varied multidisciplinary team and organising and planning of lists, kit requirements and hires are a large part of this position. Formulating staff off duties and negotiating annual leave and fairness for all staff within the team.
Managing attendance at work and recruitment are pivotal to the role, we require an experienced professional to negotiate and understand policy and procedure that we adhere to at all times.
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 ourvision 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
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC/HCPC registration
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post
Desirable
- Willingness to study at Master's level
Experience
Essential
- Competent in day to day shift management.
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NMC Code (2018) & HCPC equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage frequently changing complex situations
- Able to assess interpret and action specialist patient conditions
- Ability to maintain accurate records and supervise the documentation of others
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
Special knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of relevant specialty underpinned by theory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Enthusiastic
- Able to work under pressure
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner
- Current NMC/HCPC registration
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification and a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post
Desirable
- Willingness to study at Master's level
Experience
Essential
- Competent in day to day shift management.
- Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the NMC Code (2018) & HCPC equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Able to manage frequently changing complex situations
- Able to assess interpret and action specialist patient conditions
- Ability to maintain accurate records and supervise the documentation of others
- Excellent communication skills (Verbal/listening/written)
Special knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of relevant specialty underpinned by theory
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of patient group
Desirable
Personal qualities
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Ability to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Enthusiastic
- Able to work under pressure
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).
