Deputy Clinical Lead

To contribute to the provision of health care to the people of Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB), with responsibility for the assessment of care needs, and the delivery and evaluation of skilled professional care to the patient in the peri-operative care environment.

The Post Holder Will Be Expected To

• Act as a credible and professional role model.
• Provide leadership, guidance, advice and liaison to the multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide a conducive learning environment for students and registered staff.
• Encourage and empower staff to develop both personally and professionally.
• Provide the highest level of clinical expertise within the peri-operative care environment.
• Manage the resources for the clinical environments.
• Manage the department as required.
• Maintain and develop professional standards.
• Ensure the highest standards of patient care, which reflects the standards and values of the University Health Board.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader/Deputy Clinical Team Leader.
• Provide technical/specialist assistance in sphere of peri-operative practice.

Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures within sphere of responsibility.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Professional Leadership

• Provide credible specialist clinical advice to the multi-disciplinary team when required.
• Demonstrate leadership in relation to the implementation of departmental and University Health Board policies.
• Assume accountability for practice and strive to attain the highest standards of practice.
• Ensure that all activities of self and team members are in keeping with the HCPC Codes of conduct.
  
  

Clinical Care

• Monitor and respond to patients. This will include the ability to undertake complex and specialist clinical assessments, assess events, assess problems or changes in patient’s conditions and provide solutions.
• Required to set up and oversee the set up and use of complex specialist equipment.
• Ensure work area is correctly stocked, monitor stock levels, and report stock deficiencies.
  
  

Communication and Relationships

• Communicate with patients, perioperative care staff, medical staff, senior managers, ancillary staff, radiographers, medical representatives on a daily basis, usually orally but also using all types of communication methods.

Manage procedure/operating lists, including planning, prioritising and organization of activities and staff.

Perform staff appraisals as delegated by the clinical team leader.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stephen Kozok Job title: Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics Email address: Stephen.Kozok@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01685 728425