Job summary At Neath Port Talbot Hospital we are embracing a truly once-in a generation, state of the art development, and taking our first steps towards our vision of creating an Orthopaedic, Spinal and Urology Centre of Excellence.
Now this vison is becoming a reality, we have an exciting opportunity for motivated, enthusiastic, dynamic, committed individuals to lead and develop our energetic and vibrant team.
Our Centre of Excellence is seeking an experienced scrub practitioner, to undertake the role of Speciality Manager, within orthopaedics with particular focus on orthopaedics and Spinal surgery.
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 The post holder will be required to Manage the Orthopaedic / Spinal Operating Theatre Team, supervise, assess, develop, implement and evaluate perioperative patient care and work closely with all disciplines to ensure the effective running of Orthopaedics and Spinal surgery and supported services within the health board Theatre suites 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 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 General Nurse or Registered Operating Department Practitioner on an appropriate part of the NMC/HPC Register Relevant Post Basic Theatre Course of equivalent experience In possession of, or working towards an appropriate Degree Demonstrate the ability to be innovative and lead change Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills Demonstrate an ability to teaching within the multidisciplinary team Desirable Management Qualification Experience Essential Significant experience in a operating theatre environment at Band 6 level, specific to the speciality.
Experience of evaluating and applying guidelines and standards to practice Experience of auditing practice Evidence of commitment to Teaching and Assessing Desirable Experience of revision work