Job summary The South Wales Trauma Network (SWTN) Quality Improvement & Research Lead is integral to the modernisation of the services delivered, through promoting continuous learning and a learning culture. The post holder will oversee a number of Quality Improvement focused service improvements, clinical audit and research projects which aim to improve the service user and patient experience. The post holder will be responsible for interpreting national and professional guidance on the effective care and treatment of patients who have highly complex conditions and ensuring excellent patient care. The post holder will be responsible for generating research and improving the networks academic profile and impact. Main duties of the job Demonstrating leadership including inspiring and sustaining the commitment of colleagues, improving the quality of care for the South Wales Trauma Network through encouraging interdisciplinary and interagency collaboration with professional leads, service managers, and medical consultants. The post holder will have the ability to influence the South Wales Trauma Network policies and strategic planning. The Therapy/Nurse Consultant will provide expert opinion in Quality Improvement & Research projects Take a lead role in formulating strategic plans for advancing the development of Quality Improvement and Research projects. Work across boundaries and in partnership with SWTN colleagues, to support the planning, development and delivery of Quality Improvement & Research. Have significant input into the design and evaluation of Quality Improvement & Research across the SWTN and will be responsible for monitoring the outcome indicators to inform service delivery. Develop partnerships with Third sector organisations. In addition, ensuring that the SWTN meet their targets for providing trauma care. Keep notified of and evaluate national and international developments to ensure that the SWTN is aspiring to meet best practise and influence at a national and international level. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO FUNDING. 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. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8c Salary £75,405 to £86,885 a year pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 2 years Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 130-AC003-0125 Job locations SBUHB HQ Baglan 1 Talbot Gateway Baglan SA12 7BR Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will apply quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit processes along the whole patient pathway, in particular supporting work streams related to governance, paediatrics, rehabilitation and patient flow. In addition, the service specification requires trauma networks to conduct, co-ordinate and understand research relevant to high quality care in trauma patients (including accident prevention and rehabilitation). The post holder will provide clear outputs to improve delivery of high-quality trauma care across the network. Lead on the development and implementation of policies and procedures that supports service improvement across the SWTN and examine appropriate research opportunities that will support network development and to schedule, organise and manage own workload.The role will cover both adult and paediatric major trauma. This role will be expected to work closely with:- Clinical director for the network.- Network manager and clinical and managerial leads across the network.- Network leads for governance, paediatrics, rehabilitation and patient flow.- WAST and EMRTS.- Commissioning bodies.- Other organisations (Universities, HEIW, Wales Deanery, emergency planning Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will apply quality improvement initiatives and clinical audit processes along the whole patient pathway, in particular supporting work streams related to governance, paediatrics, rehabilitation and patient flow. In addition, the service specification requires trauma networks to conduct, co-ordinate and understand research relevant to high quality care in trauma patients (including accident prevention and rehabilitation). The post holder will provide clear outputs to improve delivery of high-quality trauma care across the network. Lead on the development and implementation of policies and procedures that supports service improvement across the SWTN and examine appropriate research opportunities that will support network development and to schedule, organise and manage own workload.The role will cover both adult and paediatric major trauma. This role will be expected to work closely with:- Clinical director for the network.- Network manager and clinical and managerial leads across the network.- Network leads for governance, paediatrics, rehabilitation and patient flow.- WAST and EMRTS.- Commissioning bodies.- Other organisations (Universities, HEIW, Wales Deanery, emergency planning Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in Quality Improvement & Research Knowledge of Quality improvement and research projects Desirable Publications as Author for Quality Improvement & Research Prior experience working in/within a Major Trauma Centre or similar service Skills Essential Ability to maintain CPD to a high standard Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Proven leadership abilities Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience in Quality Improvement & Research Knowledge of Quality improvement and research projects Desirable Publications as Author for Quality Improvement & Research Prior experience working in/within a Major Trauma Centre or similar service Skills Essential Ability to maintain CPD to a high standard Proven ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team Proven leadership abilities 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address SBUHB HQ Baglan 1 Talbot Gateway Baglan SA12 7BR Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)