Job summary
The post holders are expected to work closely with all disciplines to ensure the promotion of high standards for all patients requiring all aspects of perioperative care, following appropriate training encompassing a variety of specialities.
The post holders are expected to carry out all relevant forms of care with direct supervision and will be expected to demonstrate procedures and supervise unqualified staff.
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.
Main duties of the job
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care within his/her sphere of responsibility, having regard for the differing needs of sedation, regional or general anaesthesia
To liaise with other health care team members within the Perioperative Services Directorate in accordance with patient requirements and needs, ensuring confidentiality of patient
UHL staff are required to work late shifts, nights and weekends. Staff are also required to take part in an on-call rota to cover nights and weekends 7 days a week including bank holidays. Staff may also be required to work across sites as and when required.
To support the Clinical Leader in managing the departmental resources and equipment, to ensure loaned/faulty equipment is returned, responding to national (MHRA) and company/local alerts regarding safety concerns and carrying out special orders to ensure the department runs efficiently and effectively.
Utilise a questioning approach to patient care and application of research within clinical practice. To raise awareness of relevant research findings in clinical practice complying with the principles of Clinical Governance. To actively participate in the audit process
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 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
- NMC or HPC registration
- RGN or ODP qualification
- Advanced Life Support Qualification from Resuscitation Council UK
Desirable
- Teaching / coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive expanded clinical anaesthetic skills: e.g. one lung ventilation, paediatric anaesthesia; blood gasses processing, awake fibre optic intubation, apnoeic anaesthesia, Rotational Thromboelastometry and satellite blood fridge usage.
- Provide anaesthetic support for external to theatre department areas: e.g. Satellite services. Working in Embolisation (Neuro and Vascular); MRI, Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, A&E, Cardioversion list, SKY paediatric oncology list, Velindre Cancer Centre.
- Recent relevant senior experience and participation in of cardiac arrest calls, resuscitation calls, A&E resus calls and team/MERIT calls
Desirable
- Optiflow (high flow nasal oxygenation)
Skills
Essential
- Efficient use of equipment and materials
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Knowledge and understanding of current guidance and adaptations to the department
Desirable
- Participate in clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Innovative with a flexible and adaptable approach to change
- Able to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours - days, nights evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Participate in internal rotation
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or HPC registration
- RGN or ODP qualification
- Advanced Life Support Qualification from Resuscitation Council UK
Desirable
- Teaching / coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive expanded clinical anaesthetic skills: e.g. one lung ventilation, paediatric anaesthesia; blood gasses processing, awake fibre optic intubation, apnoeic anaesthesia, Rotational Thromboelastometry and satellite blood fridge usage.
- Provide anaesthetic support for external to theatre department areas: e.g. Satellite services. Working in Embolisation (Neuro and Vascular); MRI, Cardiac Catheterisation Lab, A&E, Cardioversion list, SKY paediatric oncology list, Velindre Cancer Centre.
- Recent relevant senior experience and participation in of cardiac arrest calls, resuscitation calls, A&E resus calls and team/MERIT calls
Desirable
- Optiflow (high flow nasal oxygenation)
Skills
Essential
- Efficient use of equipment and materials
Desirable
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of current professional issues
- Knowledge and understanding of current guidance and adaptations to the department
Desirable
- Participate in clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Innovative with a flexible and adaptable approach to change
- Able to work as part of a team
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours - days, nights evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Participate in internal rotation
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).
