Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 11 MONTHS TO COVER SECONDMENT.  

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.    

The post holder will develop and maintain a combined Theatre activity system, database or complex spreadsheet ensuring that they are fit for purpose, and will develop and promote the recording of activity and work indicators, to improve the analysis of theatre information and to provide high quality management information to aid decision making.

 The post holder is expected to provide expert technical support and professional advice for all aspects of Theatre Activity.  This will involve investigating highly complex enquiries and performance analysis at a CPG, Specialty, Consultant or even Patient Level.

Main duties of the job

The provision and processing of accurate, timely and reliable theatre information in accordance with guidelines and procedures, through the completion of own work and through the coordination of the work of others.

 Provide assistance and support to Managers, and undertakes investigation into complex variances and analyses, suggesting relevant corrective action to Managers as necessary.

 Produce and maintain a system for planning theatre activity to allow managers to allocate staff efficiently, and to respond safely and flexibly to change routine.  This will involve close co-operation with Consultants and Anaesthetists.

 Explore opportunities for improved scheduling of theatre sessions/operations and reducing cancellations and report to the Clinical Management Teams.  Assist in the implementation of emergency sessions by recording information and providing appropriate reports on activity.

 Liaise with WAG and collect, collate and provide timely and accurate data returns for All Wales Key Performance Indicators, activity and the cancellation of procedures for Theatres.

 Analyse and manipulate complex data sets to produce high quality management information for the Trust’s senior managers and clinical staff within the Divisions.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.