Deputy Clinical Leader for Anaesthetics

Main area
Anaesthetics, Theatres
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent: You may be required to work late shifts, nights and weekends and take part in an on call rota. You may also be required to work your contracted hours across 7 days a week including Bank Holidays.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (You may be required to work late shifts, nights and weekends and take part in an on-call rota. You may also be required to work your contracted hours across 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays.)
Job ref
001-AHP087-#####
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital Llandough
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£35,922 - £43,257 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/05#####4 23:59
Deputy Clinical Leader for AnaestheticsBand 6WHO WE ARE:Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the healthand care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve b#####35 through the delivery of our strategicobjectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences inthe prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over thenext decade and beyond.We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:We are kind and caringWe are respectfulWe have trust and integrityWe take personal responsibilityAs an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnessesPlease be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift f#####024/25 is confirmedJob overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Anaesthetic Practitioner with exceptional leadership skills. We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, hardworking Anaesthetic Practitioner to support our Clinical Leader in delivering 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 jobThe successful candidate will be an excellent communicator 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.Working for our organisationCardiff 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, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou 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 specificationQualificationsNMC or HPC RegistrationEvidence of degree or practicing at that levelRGN or ODP qualificationManagement CertificateExperienceSignificant experience as a band 5Experience of supervision of junior staffEvidence of continued professional developmentExperience across a variety of specialtiesManaging a department out of hoursSkillsAbility to provide and receive complex sensitive informationParticipate in clinical and care standard setting and auditTeaching skillsAnalytical and interpretation skills in complex situationsAble to priorities and meet deadlinesAbility to organise and prioritise own time and that of the junior teamAble to demonstrate application of expanded roles/skills within clinical settingSpecial knowledgeKnowledge of current professional issuesAble to demonstrate specialist knowledge of anaestheticsKnowledge of information systemsInterest in researchKnowledge of NatSSIP's and standards of evidencePersonal QualitiesFlexible to meet the needs of the serviceAble to work under pressureAble to work within a team and independently without supervisionPleasant disposition, caring nature and enthusiasticOtherAble to work on-callsMANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa
or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Or#####1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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