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Swansea BayUniversity Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
The MSK and Spinal Service at Morriston Hospital, Swansea Bay University Health Board are seeking one part time 22.5hours per week Band 8A Qualified SCP’s to join our expanding MSK team.
Opportunities have arisen due to staff retirement.. You will be skilled in Orthopaedic Surgical Care Practitoner as well as first and second assisting, whilst also participating in aspects of pre, peri and post-operative care of the patient under the direction of the Consultant Surgeons.
Main duties of the job
The MSK Surgical Care Practitioner (SCP) Team work within T&O and Spinal surgery. Flexibility of working hours and some cross site travel will be expected. The successful candidates will be exceptional, dedicated individuals with the drive and ambition to provide and maintain the highest standards of patient care.
Joining the existing team that is led by a committed group of consultants with the Surgical Directorate. The MSK and Spinal teams are committed to developing, training and expanding the role of the SCP within its service, delivering excellent patient care and up to date practice, in an environment, which encourages personal and professional development. As an 8A SCP you shall be providing leadership and mentorship to trainee SCP’s and others within the service.
This is a Post is a Band 8a AFC level therefore successful applicants must have the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, influencing the development of the service. Alongside expert knowledge, clinical and assessment skills (including theatre skills) the post holder will demonstrate an ability to communicate and influence at an advanced level.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
* Professional registration (NMC,HCPC) NMC HCPC
* Level 7 Education (Master’s Degree) relevant to area of practice.
* In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
* Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
* Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
* Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice
* Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
* Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.
Experience
* Extensive post registration clinical experience in advanced practice within speciality area.
* Evidence of performing at Advanced Level of Practice.
* Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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