Job summary
The South Wales Trauma Network are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and innovative individuals to undertake a 3 year fixed term contract as Deputy Clinical Director & Clinical Governance Lead. The roles will include working with organisations and providers across South Wales, West Wales and South Powys.
The post holder will lead, enable and facilitate the provision of safe, effective evidence based care provided to patients across the network, working closely on all aspects of clinical governance and patient safety in liaison with the MTC, trauma units, local emergency departments and pre-hospital providers.
This role will be expected to work closely with:
- Clinical director for the network.
- Network manager and clinical and managerial leads across the network.
- Network leads for paediatrics, education and training lead, quality improvement and research and rehabilitation.
- WAST and EMRTS.
- Partner organisations (e.g. emergency planning).
- Commissioning bodies.
Main duties of the job
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 will be a key enabler to the effective working of the network and the consequent improvement in patient outcomes.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda UHB and Swansea University. Aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
Swansea is Wales' second-largest city, and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cozy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and liberty stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City football club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The South Wales Trauma Network will have a co-ordinating responsibility for ensuring the needs are met for all patients with major trauma and this will include:
- Deputise for the Clinical Director when required.
- Chair and lead network clinical and non-clinical guidelines working group. Report into the governance subcommittee and to attend network board where requested.
- 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.
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 will be a key enabler to the effective working of the network and the consequent improvement in patient outcomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The South Wales Trauma Network will have a co-ordinating responsibility for ensuring the needs are met for all patients with major trauma and this will include:
- Deputise for the Clinical Director when required.
- Chair and lead network clinical and non-clinical guidelines working group. Report into the governance subcommittee and to attend network board where requested.
- 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.
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 will be a key enabler to the effective working of the network and the consequent improvement in patient outcomes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in appropriate speciality (Anaesthesia/EM/ICM/Relevant Surgical Specialty) AND in a substantive consultant post in Wales
- Significant experience in managing of seriously injured patients
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc) in trauma care (Resuscitation /Trauma Sciences)
- Post graduate qualification in medical education
Skills
Essential
- Competence in the management of seriously injured patients.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Managing and chairing groups of managers and clinicians
- Working with key stakeholders e.g. MTC, trauma units, community services, commissioners
Desirable
- Presented at national & international conferences on trauma and emergency care
- UK and international experience working within trauma systems
- Recognised lead in trauma and emergency care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- CCT in appropriate speciality (Anaesthesia/EM/ICM/Relevant Surgical Specialty) AND in a substantive consultant post in Wales
- Significant experience in managing of seriously injured patients
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD/MSc) in trauma care (Resuscitation /Trauma Sciences)
- Post graduate qualification in medical education
Skills
Essential
- Competence in the management of seriously injured patients.
- 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
Experience
Essential
- Managing and chairing groups of managers and clinicians
- Working with key stakeholders e.g. MTC, trauma units, community services, commissioners
Desirable
- Presented at national & international conferences on trauma and emergency care
- UK and international experience working within trauma systems
- Recognised lead in trauma and emergency care
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 University Health Board Headquarters
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Baglan, Port Talbot
SA12 7BR
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
