Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for applications for a position as Speciality Manager within our CEPOD emergency hub in SBUHB Operating Theatres at our Morriston Hospital site.
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated, theatre practitioner with fantastic leadership skills to support our busy team within the Theatre emergency hub as a Band 7
The post holder will be required to Manage the CEPOD emergency Theatre Team, supervise, assess, develop, implement and evaluate perioperative patient care and work closely with all disciplines to ensure the effective running of the theatre area and supported services within the Health board Theatre suites.
Our Health Board values are at the heart of everything we do, these include Caring for each other working together and always improving.
If you desire an excellent career with training opportunities, whilst living on the doorstep of an area of outstanding natural beauty, with the benefits of a thriving cosmopolitan city, then please apply!
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our team, we are looking to recruit a committed, passionate, highly motivated and dynamic individual to lead this established, enthusiastic and hardworking team and to develop our fast-growing Theatre Team. You must have excellent communication skills; work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and have the ability to lead alongside the Senior Management delivering high standards of care and providing first class patient service.
A passion for theatre's is a must along with 2 years experience at Band 6 level within this field.
As the CEPOD Speciality Manager you will be expected to undertake both clinical and non-clinical duties.
The post holder will be involved in attaining and reporting key performance indicators. The post holder will be responsible for staff deployment, supervision and teaching within the clinical areas and provide clinical and managerial leadership to Nursing/Operating Department Practitioners and support staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on an appropriate part of the NMC/HPC Register
- Relevant Post Basic Theatre Course or equivalent experience Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- In possession of, or working towards an appropriate Degree Clinical expertise in operating theatre care
Essential experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an operating theatre environment
- Evidence of commitment to Teaching and Assessing
- Experience of evaluating and applying guidelines and standards to practice
- Experience of auditing practice Experience of monitoring sickness and absence
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to respond positively to the changing needs of the specialty, effective decision maker
- Able to respond calmly to changing situations to demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm, both personally and professionally
- Demonstrate self-development
- Demonstrate the ability to be innovative and lead change
- Demonstrate awareness of individual accountability committed to teamwork.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills & communication skills and motivate a team, ability to teaching within the multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on an appropriate part of the NMC/HPC Register
- Relevant Post Basic Theatre Course or equivalent experience Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- In possession of, or working towards an appropriate Degree Clinical expertise in operating theatre care
Essential experience
Essential
- Significant experience in an operating theatre environment
- Evidence of commitment to Teaching and Assessing
- Experience of evaluating and applying guidelines and standards to practice
- Experience of auditing practice Experience of monitoring sickness and absence
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Ability to respond positively to the changing needs of the specialty, effective decision maker
- Able to respond calmly to changing situations to demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm, both personally and professionally
- Demonstrate self-development
- Demonstrate the ability to be innovative and lead change
- Demonstrate awareness of individual accountability committed to teamwork.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential Criteria
Essential
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills & communication skills and motivate a team, ability to teaching within the multi-disciplinary team
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).
