Job summary
The post holder will be required to manage chronic and acute presenting patients registered with the practice. These patients may be experiencing new onset undifferentiated, undiagnosed symptoms or acute exacerbations of previously diagnosed long-term health conditions. The post holder will be an autonomous practitioner, expected to work independently in a holistic manner, utilising skill and experience to provide comprehensive care from assessment through to treatment and, where appropriate, referral to other professionals.
The post holder will be expected to see patients in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, Primary Care clinics, patients own homes, residential or nursing homes. The post will be embedded within primary care and the post holder is expected to work at an advanced level developing new and innovative ways to meet the challenges of the position and the needs of the practice population.
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
The post holder will plan, lead and be responsible for the delivery and development of practice in the specialist area. They will fulfil the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice: Clinical leadership Expert clinical practice Research and Audit activity Education
To not only treat ill health but to promote health, wellbeing and self-care thus empowering patients to achieve optimum future health outcomes.
To demonstrate advanced knowledge /skills and clinical reasoning to deal with complex cases within Primary Care.
To demonstrate advanced critical thinking and analytical skills to support clinical judgment and decision-making process.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant discipline
- Masters level education or equivalent experience; e.g. Advanced clinical practice
- Active professional registration
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Experience of primary Care
- Experience of acute care i.e. OOH
- Experience of long term health conditions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Involvement in research & Development Projects
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
Desirable
- Formal Research education
- Experience of management of people /resources
- Experience of service development or project management
- Experience of primary care clinical systems i.e. Emis, WCCG
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Flexibility to work within different Primary Care teams.
- 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.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in Primary Care
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
- Have a flexible approach to work to meet service needs
- Able to deal with distressed patients carers and staff
- Confident
- Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure with periods of interruption throughout the day
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant discipline
- Masters level education or equivalent experience; e.g. Advanced clinical practice
- Active professional registration
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills
- Independent prescriber
Desirable
- Experience of primary Care
- Experience of acute care i.e. OOH
- Experience of long term health conditions
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in clinical field
- Involvement in research & Development Projects
- Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways
- Experience of working in an MDT setting
Desirable
- Formal Research education
- Experience of management of people /resources
- Experience of service development or project management
- Experience of primary care clinical systems i.e. Emis, WCCG
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced clinical reasoning skills.
- Ability to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
- Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
- Flexibility to work within different Primary Care teams.
- 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.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating / influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in Primary Care
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning
- Have a flexible approach to work to meet service needs
- Able to deal with distressed patients carers and staff
- Confident
- Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure with periods of interruption throughout the day
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).
