Job summary
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation. The Health Board are responsible for the direct management of a number of GP Practices and are developing these practices to be gold standard exemplars, creating services that are better able to meet the needs of the local population, easier to access and navigate, and are a rewarding and satisfying place to work.
The Health Board is looking for Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), who will be expected to work in partnership with the Surgical / Orthopaedic multidisciplinary teams, (Consultant Surgeons, Oncologists, Senior Nurses, Theatre and Radiology teams to form an effective clinical service. It is expected that in conjunction with their clinical role then ANP will implement national programmes and initiatives relevant to their setting, working closely with other CPG advanced nurse practitioners colleagues, wards and tertiary centres ensuring consistent service delivery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Requirement to fulfil the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice:
- Clinical leadership
- Expert clinical practice
- Research and Audit activity
- Education
The post-holder will be expected to undertake all the normal duties and responsibilities associated with an Advanced Nurse Practitioner working within Primary Care, including (but not limited to):
- Working as an autonomous, advanced practitioner, with an extended scope of practice to work with the team to deliver care; providing a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients. Using evidence-based principles/ current best practice and advanced specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions.
- Keeping comprehensive, accurate records that support the clinical reasoning process in the assessment and treatment of all patients, which meet departmental, Health Board and Professional standards.
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting other team members by sharing clinical knowledge and experience; and developing clinical services.
- Ensuring all clinical practice is based on current research /evidence, developing and undertaking audit and research as appropriate.
- Demonstrating through day-to-day action a contemporary approach to Primary Care which is patient-centred, prudent and team-enabling.
Previous knowledge of working within a primary care setting is desirable for this position.
About us
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.
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
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant discipline
- Master level education or equivalent; e.g. Advanced clinical practice
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills i.e. independent prescriber
Desirable
- Membership of clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Experience of management of people /resources
- Experience of service development or project management
- Involvement in research & Development Projects
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
- Evidence of delivering clinical education
Desirable
- Formal Research education
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to critically appraise current research /evidence and implement relevant findings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced level of negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent Masters level CPD study in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training /education
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant discipline
- Master level education or equivalent; e.g. Advanced clinical practice
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills i.e. independent prescriber
Desirable
- Membership of clinical interest group
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Experience of management of people /resources
- Experience of service development or project management
- Involvement in research & Development Projects
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
- Evidence of delivering clinical education
Desirable
- Formal Research education
Skills
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Ability to critically appraise current research /evidence and implement relevant findings
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Advanced level of negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Health and safety risk awareness
- Knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of recent Masters level CPD study in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training /education
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice
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.
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.
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).
