Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a very fast paced Trauma and Orthopedic, Spines and Breast directorate. The successful candidate will be working within an extensive directorate supporting with the daily operational and managerial responsibilities of a large dynamic team. The successful candidate will be driven to ensure delivery of high standards of care and ensuring that patients who require our services receive equitable and safe care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to support and drive change within the directorate whilst being patient focused. They will support with daily operational pressures including demand and capacity. The role also involves supporting and empowering teams to deliver safe standards of care. The candidate will have extensive managerial experience including HR knowledge, dealing with concerns and a sound clinical knowledge of the relevant specialties.
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 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
- registered nurse to degree level
- Leadership and development qualificaation
- Masters in relevant health, or equivalent experience
- ongoing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- MDT working
- management of change experience
- development of clinical services
- safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Service improvement skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- evidence of financial management
- anility to manage own workload
- evidence of good working relationships
Desirable
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key areas
- knowledge of current local and national agenda
- knowledge of recruitment and retention
- experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- change management programme
personal qualities
Essential
- ability to meet deadlines
- focused
- positive attitude
- ability to challenge
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- registered nurse to degree level
- Leadership and development qualificaation
- Masters in relevant health, or equivalent experience
- ongoing evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- MDT working
- management of change experience
- development of clinical services
- safeguarding experience
Desirable
- Service improvement skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- evidence of financial management
- anility to manage own workload
- evidence of good working relationships
Desirable
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of key areas
- knowledge of current local and national agenda
- knowledge of recruitment and retention
- experience in clinical audit
Desirable
- change management programme
personal qualities
Essential
- ability to meet deadlines
- focused
- positive attitude
- ability to challenge
Desirable
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).
