Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Wales GP Out of Hours for Band 8A Advanced Health Care Professionals to join our forward thinking team to provide a high standard of clinical care to the North Wales population.
We are looking for individuals who are outstanding in their field and can bring enthusiasm and motivation to the role as a leader for the service. We recognise the importance of having Advanced Nurse Practitioners in our team and are looking to introduce this role to help us grow and expand our service.
Applicants must have a Masters degree with an Independent prescribing qualification. We will expect you to provide same day care to patients presenting with new onset symptoms and/or acute exacerbations of diagnosed long-term conditions from three months old. You will undertake visits to patients in their own home, community hospitals or care homes and undertake verification of death. You will support the GP Out of Hours team by providing knowledge, expertise and leadership.
We offer flexible working patterns to meet individual needs based in West, Central and East depending on where you prefer to work. You will be paid enhancements on all hours worked in the Out of Hours period.
GP Out of Hours has a supportive management team who are available to assist and support you during your working hours. Although we work in different bases, we work as a team to ensure we provide a supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
Come and talk to us and find out why it would benefit you to join our team. We are in the process of developing a robust training and educational environment to provide a gold standard of Urgent Care. Our aim is to make North Wales GP Out of Hours a service that is a leader in Urgent Care. We welcome ideas and we tailor our training to meet your individual needs as we recognise the importance of our individual staff. We want to make the best of you, come and make the best of yourself with our team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
We are looking for individuals who are outstanding in their field and can bring enthusiasm and motivation to the role as a leader for the service. We recognise the importance of having Advanced Nurse Practitioners in our team and are looking to introduce this role to help us grow and expand our service.
Applicants must have a Masters degree with an Independent prescribing qualification. We will expect you to provide same day care to patients presenting with new onset symptoms and/or acute exacerbations of diagnosed long-term conditions from three months old. You will undertake visits to patients in their own home, community hospitals or care homes and undertake verification of death. You will support the GP Out of Hours team by providing knowledge, expertise and leadership.
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
We are looking for individuals who are outstanding in their field and can bring enthusiasm and motivation to the role as a leader for the service. We recognise the importance of having Advanced Nurse Practitioners in our team and are looking to introduce this role to help us grow and expand our service.
Applicants must have a Masters degree with an Independent prescribing qualification. We will expect you to provide same day care to patients presenting with new onset symptoms and/or acute exacerbations of diagnosed long-term conditions from three months old. You will undertake visits to patients in their own home, community hospitals or care homes and undertake verification of death. You will support the GP Out of Hours team by providing knowledge, expertise and leadership.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant HCP Qualification
- Masters level education in relevant discipline
- Active professional registration and Independent prescriber
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills and Mentoring/Management experience
Desirable
- Experience of PC/UC experience of acute care
- Experience of long term health conditions and Paediatrics
- Knowledge of Adastra
- Mentoring/Teaching and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
- Accountability and proven multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Formal research education
- Experience of management of people/resources/leadership
- Experience of delivering clinical education and service development or project management
- Experience of working in GPOOH setting/urgent care setting
- Experience of telephone assessment and use of clinical systems i.e. Adastra
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical problem solving skills and prioritise own workload
- Excellent skills: oral/written/time management/organisational
- Demonstrate professional independence and Health & safety risk awareness
- Evidence of recent Masters level CPD study in relevant clinical areas
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Negotiation and Conflict Management skills
- Resource management and participation in Innovation in Clinical Practice and service development
- Experience in end of life care
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
- Flexible approach to meet 'service needs'
- Able to provide peer support and to be able to deal with distressed patients and staff
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites and sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work in any base as service needs dictate
- Ability to demonstrate high level of self-awareness
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to speciality and department
Desirable
- Established links with University/further education establishments
- Lead on specialised subjects agreed with senior management team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant HCP Qualification
- Masters level education in relevant discipline
- Active professional registration and Independent prescriber
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills and Mentoring/Management experience
Desirable
- Experience of PC/UC experience of acute care
- Experience of long term health conditions and Paediatrics
- Knowledge of Adastra
- Mentoring/Teaching and Management qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
- Accountability and proven multidisciplinary working
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Experience of Clinical Governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Formal research education
- Experience of management of people/resources/leadership
- Experience of delivering clinical education and service development or project management
- Experience of working in GPOOH setting/urgent care setting
- Experience of telephone assessment and use of clinical systems i.e. Adastra
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical problem solving skills and prioritise own workload
- Excellent skills: oral/written/time management/organisational
- Demonstrate professional independence and Health & safety risk awareness
- Evidence of recent Masters level CPD study in relevant clinical areas
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Negotiation and Conflict Management skills
- Resource management and participation in Innovation in Clinical Practice and service development
- Experience in end of life care
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
- Flexible approach to meet 'service needs'
- Able to provide peer support and to be able to deal with distressed patients and staff
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure
- Ability to travel between sites and sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work in any base as service needs dictate
- Ability to demonstrate high level of self-awareness
- Clear vision of the role and commitment to speciality and department
Desirable
- Established links with University/further education establishments
- Lead on specialised subjects agreed with senior management team
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).
