Job summary
The South Wales Spinal Network are seeking 2 enthusiastic, organised and innovative individuals to undertake a 3 year fixed term contract as Clinical Director (0.2) and Deputy Clinical Director (0.1) roles. The roles will include working with organisations and providers across South Wales, West Wales and South Powys.

The role will support the establishment and delivery of the South Wales Spinal Network (SWSN), serving the population South Wales, West Wales and South Powys. The post-holder will have a mandate to lead the collaboration between providers delivering spinal services across the region. The role aligns with the network mission statement of 'to deliver timely, effective and outstanding spinal care for our population

Main duties of the job
The spinal network has a coordinating responsibility for ensuring the needs are met for all patients with spinal pathologies and this will include:

• Providing services based around the needs of individuals, irrespective of the geographical location
• Ensuring patients requiring emergency spinal surgery are taken as quickly and safely as possible to the hospital that can best manage the definitive care of their condition either directly or by transfer between hospitals
• Supporting patients' families and carers
• Providing a comprehensive plan for rehabilitation at a very early stage in the patient pathway
• Ensuring best evidence-based practice is introduced and maintained

The South Wales Spinal Network (SWSN) Board is supported by the commissioning Delivery Assurance Group, with a number of governance structures feeding into the network board.

The post holder will require excellent communication skills, both verbal and written to assist in responding professionally to enquiries from a number of key partners, both internally and externally, alongside a proactive and friendly attitude and be able to develop effective relationships with a wide range of staff and key stakeholders.

About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people.We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.

Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.

We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.

Details
Date posted: 05 August 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: Depending on experience
Salary will be commensurate with your substantive role
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 3 years
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 130-SWSN10190FT
Job locations: Swansea Bay university health board head quarters
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Baglan
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.

Person Specification
Essential

• Clinical fellowship Spines
• Working with key stakeholders e.g. NHS Wales, Emergency Ambulance Services Committee, Welsh Ambulance Service
• Research experience in management of spinal disorders
• Proven leadership abilities

Essential

• Managing and chairing large groups of managers and clinicians

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).

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.
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).
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: Swansea Bay university health board head quarters
One Talbot Gateway, Baglan Energy Park
Baglan
SA12 7BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
SWSN Operational Delivery Manager
Scott Hurford
Scott.hurford@wales.nhs.uk
01792516686