Job summary
CARIS Team
Data, Knowledge & Research Directorate
Substantive GMC registered Consultant
Medical T&Cs. Honorary contract with PHW.
2 Sessions per week
Permanent, commissioned by PHW from the substantive employer
Base: Singleton Hospital Swansea
Main duties of the job
CARIS Team Clinical Lead
Length of Contract: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated consultant to join us as our Clinical Lead for the Congenital Anomaly Registration & Information Service (CARIS) team in Public Health Wales (PHW).
The Clinical Lead will provide collaborative leadership to support the Public Health consultant, CARIS manager and CARIS team to deliver work, advise on clinical matters, and strengthen clinical links to ensure and improve the quality of our surveillance data. The Clinical Lead will also have opportunities to forge academic collaborations, lead or contribute to academic projects, and support students and trainees on placement.
The Consultant Lead must already be in a substantive AAC appointed post within the NHS in Wales in a clinical specialty relevant to the work of CARIS. The Clinical Lead must have permission from their substantive employer to dedicate 2 sessions per week to the CARIS team. These sessions for PHW must be included in the consultant's agreed job plan (undertaken with their substantive employer) and acknowledged as part of their whole-practice appraisal.
The CARIS team are based at Singleton Hospital, Swansea. However, the role is open to any consultant meeting the person specification requirements in Wales and will require some travel to the base office and other PHW/NHS locations when required. There will also be flexibility to undertake work from other PHW locations across Wales and to work remotely .
About us
We are Public Health Wales - the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is 'working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates must hold GMC registration and be licensed to practice.
Main duties of the job
1. Working on the CARIS outputs, including the annual report that accompanies the official statistics release
2. Planning and organising Annual meeting(s)
3. Supporting the Consultant in Public Health Medicine, CARIS manager and other team members as appropriate
4. Attending regular team meetings, and ad hoc meetings as required
5. Provide academic support to the team and our academic colleagues
6. Provide clinical knowledge and help with coding of difficult cases
Please see the full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person specification
7. Registration with the GMC
8. Appointed as a substantive Medical Consultant (via AAC) in the NHS in Wales in a clinical specialty relevant to the surveillance work of the CARIS team
9. Good understanding of policies and regulations relating to clinical governance and data governance
10. Ability to identify, develop and evidence effective working relationships with key stakeholders, and to influence people and policy
11. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with different stakeholders
12. Ability to work effectively across teams and diverse professional backgrounds
13. IT skills in particular, experience of using word processing and spreadsheet software
14. Previous experience of academic work, such as conference presentations and/or published papers
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications Knowlege & Experience
Essential
15. Appointed as a substantive Medical Consultant in the NHS in Wales in a clinical specialty relevant to the surveillance work of the CARIS team
16. Good understanding of policies and regulations relating to clinical governance and data governance
17. Ability to identify, develop and evidence effective working relationships with key stakeholders, and to influence people and policy
18. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with different stakeholders
19. Ability to work effectively across teams and diverse professional backgrounds
20. IT skills in particular, experience of using word processing and spreadsheet software
21. Previous experience of academic work, such as conference presentations and/or published papers
Desirable
22. oContinuing Professional Development
23. Experience of organising and leading training sessions and/or the development of postgraduate education
24. Experience using and access to statistical analyses software packages
25. Higher degree of medical and/or academic relevance ( masters or MD)
Qualifications
Essential
26. Registration with the GMC