Job summary
This post is a Fixed term/ secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B8a Advanced Practitioner to join the Living Well Service in BCUHB. We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team co-led by a Consultant Therapist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Our MDT includes Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, GP and support staff. The service supports people presenting with Long Covid, other post viral and fatiguing conditions, persistent physical symptoms, breathing pattern disorder and those who present frequently to services. The Living Well Service provides an opportunity to get involved in the development of this service and shape the way we work with vulnerable groups who might otherwise fall through the gaps in services.
We are currently looking for Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to work with us to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a full-time fixed term/ secondment opportunity however part time hours will be considered.
We are a pan-North Wales service, but this particular role will support the West area of North Wales. The ability to travel within the West locality as well as occasional travel across the other localities in North Wales is a necessity.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical work within the BCUHB Living Well Service and fulfil the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice. We work in outpatient clinics and conduct home visits when necessary. Reviews can be delivered remotely if this suits the client.
Our patients present with complex chronic conditions including but not limited to: long COVID, ME/CFS, Breathing Pattern Disorder and Functional Neurological Disorder.
Due to the evolving nature of the conditions covered by the service, regular ongoing review of the literature and national guidelines is crucial. The successful applicant will need to ensure they are up to date with the latest research and thinking to maintain credibility with patients and ensure delivery of evidence-based practice.
We are passionate about co-development and enriching the service with research. Therefore, the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas.
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 an award winning, friendly and supportive team; who are research active, with a passion for co-production with our partners with Lived Experience.
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 an award winning, friendly and supportive team; who are research active, with a passion for co-production with our partners with Lived Experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in nursing, paramedicine or an allied health profession
- Master level education or equivalent; e.g. Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Active NMC or HCPC professional registration.
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio.
- Advanced practice/Extended scope/Expert level skills.
- Evidence of recent CPD demonstrating masters level analysis.
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in the relevant specialist area.
- In depth understanding of psycho-social interventions, normal development, the social determinants of health and the social disability model.
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training/education.
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Membership of clinical interest group.
- Membership of professional body.
- Practice placement educator qualification Management/Clinical leadership training
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience in the NHS.
- Extensive experience in relevant clinical fields
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating groupwork.
- Experience of management of people/resources
Desirable
- Formal Research Education
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Clinical reasoning skills. Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to deliver assessments and interventions within physical, psychological, social and learning needs scope of practice
- Able to design, select, administer and analyse assessment tools and information to identify intervention goals.
- Previously delivered lifestyle information and advice within clinical practice.
- Able to articulate a clear focus to practice related to professional scope of practice.
- Able to utilise the principles of positive risk taking in clinical practice.
- 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.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating/influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professional independence.
- Health and safety risk awareness.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Able to provide peer support.
- Adaptable and creative.
- Able to deal with distressed patients, carers and staff.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative.
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure with periods of interruption throughout the day.
- Confident Self-motivated
- Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or recognised equivalent in nursing, paramedicine or an allied health profession
- Master level education or equivalent; e.g. Advanced Clinical Practice.
- Active NMC or HCPC professional registration.
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio.
- Advanced practice/Extended scope/Expert level skills.
- Evidence of recent CPD demonstrating masters level analysis.
- Evidence of in-depth clinical development in the relevant specialist area.
- In depth understanding of psycho-social interventions, normal development, the social determinants of health and the social disability model.
- Evidence of clinical post graduate training/education.
- Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice.
Desirable
- Membership of clinical interest group.
- Membership of professional body.
- Practice placement educator qualification Management/Clinical leadership training
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Significant post graduate clinical experience in the NHS.
- Extensive experience in relevant clinical fields
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating groupwork.
- Experience of management of people/resources
Desirable
- Formal Research Education
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Advanced Clinical reasoning skills. Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to deliver assessments and interventions within physical, psychological, social and learning needs scope of practice
- Able to design, select, administer and analyse assessment tools and information to identify intervention goals.
- Previously delivered lifestyle information and advice within clinical practice.
- Able to articulate a clear focus to practice related to professional scope of practice.
- Able to utilise the principles of positive risk taking in clinical practice.
- 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.
- Ability to conduct professional affairs in a confident, assertive manner, using negotiating/influencing skills whilst maintaining excellent working relationships with all stakeholders.
- Demonstrate professional independence.
- Health and safety risk awareness.
- Knowledge of clinical governance.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Commitment to personal development and lifelong learning.
- Ability to work flexibly.
- Able to provide peer support.
- Adaptable and creative.
- Able to deal with distressed patients, carers and staff.
- Able to work independently and use own initiative.
- Able to work in a busy environment and under pressure with periods of interruption throughout the day.
- Confident Self-motivated
- Able to sustain moderate to high level of physical and mental effort.
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).
