Job summary
The South Wales Trauma Network are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and innovative individuals to undertake a 3 year fixed term contract as Clinical Director. The roles will include working with organisations and providers across South Wales, West Wales and South Powys.The role will support the ongoing establishment and delivery of the South Wales Trauma Network (SWTN), serving the population South Wales, West Wales and South Powys. The post-holder will have a mandate to lead the collaboration between providers delivering spinal services across the region. The role aligns with the network mission statement of 'Saving Lives, Improving Outcomes, Making a Difference'.
Main duties of the job
The trauma network has a coordinating responsibility for ensuring the needs are met for all patients with major trauma and this will include:
- Providing services based around the needs of individuals, irrespective of the geographical location in which their injuries occur
- Ensuring patients with major trauma are taken by road or air ambulance as quickly and safely as possible to the hospital that can best manage the definitive care of their injuries either directly or by transfer between hospitals
- Supporting patients' families and carers
- Providing a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation at a very early stage in the patient pathway
- Ensuring best evidence-based practice is introduced and maintained
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The network includes all providers of trauma care including pre-hospital care, hospital and rehabilitation services. The network collaborates in ensuring consistency of standards of care driven by agreed policies, protocols and procedures applied across the network, and the involvement of all network members in a programme of continuous quality improvement informed by consistent clinical data captured through TARN and other appropriate audit and clinical governance mechanisms. The development of a culture of openness, learning and shared accountability and responsibility is a key enabler to the effective working of the network and the consequent improvement in patient outcomes.
The SWTN Clinical and Operational Board (COB) is supported by the commissioning Delivery Assurance Group (DAG), with a number of governance structures feeding into the COB.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to assist in responding professionally to enquiries from a number of key partners, both internally and externally, alongside a proactive and friendly attitude and be able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of staff and key stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The network includes all providers of trauma care including pre-hospital care, hospital and rehabilitation services. The network collaborates in ensuring consistency of standards of care driven by agreed policies, protocols and procedures applied across the network, and the involvement of all network members in a programme of continuous quality improvement informed by consistent clinical data captured through TARN and other appropriate audit and clinical governance mechanisms. The development of a culture of openness, learning and shared accountability and responsibility is a key enabler to the effective working of the network and the consequent improvement in patient outcomes.
The SWTN Clinical and Operational Board (COB) is supported by the commissioning Delivery Assurance Group (DAG), with a number of governance structures feeding into the COB.
The post holder will require excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to assist in responding professionally to enquiries from a number of key partners, both internally and externally, alongside a proactive and friendly attitude and be able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of staff and key stakeholders.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCT in appropriate specialty (Anaesthesia/EM/ICM/Relevant Surgical Specialty)
- Successful completion of relevant trauma resuscitation courses
Desirable
- Clinical fellowship in Trauma System (Overseas/Military/UK)
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc) in allied subject: (Resuscitation /Trauma Sciences)
- Post graduate qualification in medical leadership
Experience
Essential
- Significant consultant experience in managing seriously injured patients
- Demonstrable experience of leading a service & effecting change
- Managing and chairing large groups of managers and clinicians
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Enhanced knowledge of acute medical services within Wales based on geography and how this may impact upon patient care
- Working with key stakeholders e.g. NHS Wales, Emergency Ambulance Services Committee, Welsh Ambulance Service
Desirable
- Presented at National & International conferences on Trauma & Emergency Care
- Extensive UK and international experience working within trauma systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant consultant experience in managing seriously injured patients
- Competence in management of injury in adults and children
- Research experience in trauma & emergency care
Desirable
- Ability to deal with the media
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- CCT in appropriate specialty (Anaesthesia/EM/ICM/Relevant Surgical Specialty)
- Successful completion of relevant trauma resuscitation courses
Desirable
- Clinical fellowship in Trauma System (Overseas/Military/UK)
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc) in allied subject: (Resuscitation /Trauma Sciences)
- Post graduate qualification in medical leadership
Experience
Essential
- Significant consultant experience in managing seriously injured patients
- Demonstrable experience of leading a service & effecting change
- Managing and chairing large groups of managers and clinicians
- Good understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Enhanced knowledge of acute medical services within Wales based on geography and how this may impact upon patient care
- Working with key stakeholders e.g. NHS Wales, Emergency Ambulance Services Committee, Welsh Ambulance Service
Desirable
- Presented at National & International conferences on Trauma & Emergency Care
- Extensive UK and international experience working within trauma systems
Knowledge
Essential
- Significant consultant experience in managing seriously injured patients
- Competence in management of injury in adults and children
- Research experience in trauma & emergency care
Desirable
- Ability to deal with the media
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
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea Bay Health Board Headquarters
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Baglan
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
