Job summary As an exciting part of the establishment of the South Wales Trauma Network, there is a requirement for Health Boards to ensure an enhancement of major trauma care and coordination in the TraumaUnits (TU's), as these hospitals will continue to manage a significant proportion of major trauma patients and will receive patients from the Major Trauma Centre (MTC) for 'care closer to home.' Aneurin Bevan Health Board will have a TU's located at GUH. The unit will have an important role to play the structure of the network.The purpose of a TU is to provide care for injured patients through: 1. Optimisation of definitive care of injured patients. It has an active, effective trauma qualityimprovement programme. It also provides a managed transition to rehabilitation and the community.2. Having systems in place to rapidly move the most severely injured to hospitals that can manage their injuries.3. Having systems in place to repatriate patients from the MTC.4. Provision of specialist services to trauma patients where relevant. 5. Working together as a team within the South East Wales Trauma Network. This post is part time, permanent, covering 15 hours over 2 days of Monday to Friday working with flexibility within the team and bank holiday cover. If you are interested in applying for the position please contact Claire Parkes. Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for providing senior professional, operational and clinical leadership to:Promote clinical excellence in the care of patients along the major trauma patient pathwayProvide strong visible clinical leadership along the pathway of the patientProvide expert and clinical advice and support to the multi professional team along the major trauma patients pathway.Responsible for ensuring that patients and users are involved in their care ensuring there is visible evidence that their feedback is used to maintain standards or implement improvements in care along the pathway of the patient.Work autonomously to deliver evidence-based service which enhances patient quality care along the major trauma patient pathway.Ensure that major trauma patients are managed in the timeliest fashion according to their needs.Support the delivery of the HB's Major Trauma vision for major trauma patients and pathways.Support the achievement of TU performance targets. Drive through changes and be involved in audit and research to ensure that clinical outcomes and patient experience continually improveBe an advocate and visible point of contact for patients and families. Contribute to ongoing service improvements.Provide specialist education and training to other staff and students.Undertake research and lead audit in own specialist area. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opened in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 08 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 040-NMR012-0125 Job locations Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN 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. 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 Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable TNCC/ATNC Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Post reg trauma experience Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable TNCC/ATNC Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Post reg trauma experience 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Grange University Hospital Caerleon Road Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)