Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Anaesthetic Practitioners with exceptional leadership skills. We are seeking enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking Anaesthetic Practitioners to support our Clinical Leaders deliver first class patient care and support the training and development of our junior workforce. If you have extensive experience of working in anaesthetics and have what it takes to lead and motivate others we want to hear from you!
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be excellent communicators with proven leadership skills, be able to work as part of a team or on their own initiative and deputise for the Clinical Leader when required. The successful candidate will also be responsible for participating in all aspects of peri-operative care providing skilled clinical and technical assistance to the surgical team and will be expected to participate in an on-call rota and travel between sites.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
- NMC or HPC Registration
- Post graduate diploma
- Evidence of degree or practicing at that level
- RGN or ODP qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience across a variety of specialties
- Managing a department out of hours
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive information
- Participate in clinical and care standard setting and audit
- Teaching skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
- Able to priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of anaesthetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of information systems
- Interest in research
- Knowledge of NatSSIP's and standards of evidence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Assertive attitude, positive change agent
- Pleasant disposition, caring nature and enthusiastic
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or HPC Registration
- Post graduate diploma
- Evidence of degree or practicing at that level
- RGN or ODP qualification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a band 5
- Experience of supervision of junior staff
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Experience across a variety of specialties
- Managing a department out of hours
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive information
- Participate in clinical and care standard setting and audit
- Teaching skills
- Leadership skills
- Analytical and interpretation skills in complex situations
- Able to priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior team
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical setting
Special knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Able to demonstrate specialist knowledge of anaesthetics
Desirable
- Knowledge of information systems
- Interest in research
- Knowledge of NatSSIP's and standards of evidence
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible to meet the needs of the service
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work within a team and independently without supervision
- Assertive attitude, positive change agent
- Pleasant disposition, caring nature and enthusiastic
Other
Essential
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).
