Clinical Lead - Acute Oncology Operational Delivery Network

at  Velindre Cancer Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Lead for the Southeast Wales Acute Oncology (AO) Operational Delivery Network. The post will suit a Consultant seeking to add an additional session to their existing job plan.
The post will work with the wider team to move Acute Oncology Services in SE Wales from project implementation to an operational network, with the aims of;
Providing equity of access - irrespective of Health Board of residence, patients presenting to the AOS are assured of equity of access and a common service standard
Shared ownership and delivery – the service model is developed jointly across the organisations with clarity around roles and responsibilities
This post is fixed term/secondment for 3 years due to funding. 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.

As Clinical lead the post holder will have responsibility for clinical leadership, advice and engagement, including:

• Providing professional and clinical leadership for the project and subsequently the operational network
• Providing clinical advice and scrutiny to activities and required support to deliver the objectives of the project and network
• Providing leadership for improving and safeguarding quality
• Providing a specialised role in the development and implementation of services and care pathways for Acute Oncology
• Challenging organisations and teams regarding the implementation of best practice for AO

The successful candidate will be working at Consultant level, with experience of working with Acute Oncology Services within NHS Wales.
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and our award-winning Welsh Blood Service , as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1999, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Visit our website to find out more https://velindre.nhs.wales/
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