Job summary
Clinical Leader, Childrens' Hospital for Wales Theatres
The post holder will require extensive knowledge of both Anaesthetics and Recovery departments as this role supports both areas. Previous experience of the Health rostering system will allow effective rostering and management of staff.
To provide experienced and professional leadership for a clinical team within Childrens' Hospital of Wales Theatres and be responsible for the effective first line management, ensuring all staff members are adequately trained, educated, skilled and all professional practice is in accordance with appropriate codes of practice.
Exercise accountability for the management of the clinical team, to include leading and developing staff members in the delivery of compassionate, high quality, effective, patient centered care; and providing fair, honest and measured people management.
To provide visible, professional leadership, support, supervision and guidance (in line with NMC and HCPC standards), expert clinical advice and undertake management and monitoring activities in line with legal and professional requirements, statutory rules and UHB Policy relating to evidence-based practice.
Be responsible for the efficient management of the clinical team budget, effectively deploying the clinical team and utilising allocated resources and raising financial expenditure concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
Take responsibility for effective rostering of staff to ensure the clinical area has effective skill mix and staffing levels to meet demand; and staff health and well-being is a key consideration underpinning the rosters produced.
Deal with complex clinical and managerial situations that arise, analysing data and information, seeking appropriate help and making decisions in relation to patient risk and care and take appropriate action.
In addition to the Management/Leadership duties you will be expected to undertake clinical duties within your team in order to maintain your extensive personal knowledge/expertise/experience. This role covers anaesthetic and recovery departments and will also be expected to support the theatre practitioner team with day to day management tasks.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 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
- Degree
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post
Desirable
- Master's Degree in pertinent subject
- Teaching/coaching qualification
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective staff management
- Proven post-registration experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of running a clinical team within the Perioperative environment
- Proven experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Leadership skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Project management skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within the speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant areas
- Evidence of effectively implementing change in clinical practice
- Advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection supervision
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of HR policies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or HPC registration
- Degree
- Pertinent postgraduate qualification AND a willingness to undertake appropriate post graduate level study when in post
Desirable
- Master's Degree in pertinent subject
- Teaching/coaching qualification
- Recognised management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of effective staff management
- Proven post-registration experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
- Experience in budget management
- Experience of running a clinical team within the Perioperative environment
- Proven experience and evidence of co-ordinating and managing a team of staff
Desirable
- Understanding of financial and resource management
Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate and awareness of professional issues and developments
- Evidence of leadership skills
- Leadership skills
- Able to relate theory into practice through reflective skills
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
Desirable
- Ability to manage conflict constructively
- Project management skills
Special knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate experience within the speciality and able to demonstrate sound knowledge of relevant areas
- Evidence of effectively implementing change in clinical practice
- Advanced clinical skills
- Evidence of commitment to and understanding of mentorship/reflection supervision
Desirable
- Sound knowledge of HR policies
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service
- Enthusiastic
- Assertive attitude
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
Childrens' Hospital for Wales, University Hospital of Wales
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
