Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team in the Role of Advanced Practitioner in Colposcopy , to lead and develop our teams and services across the Colposcopy speciality within the Women and Children's health Directorate for the Hywel Dda University Health board area, working in close association with the Cervical Screening wales arm of public health wales .
The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual who will work closely with the Service Delivery Manager for Gynaecology and sexual Health, the Head of Midwifery , the Directorate head of Nursing and Cervical Screening wales to provide the leadership and day to day professional and managerial responsibility for Colposcopy service teams across the 3 acute hospital sites within Hywel Dda University Health board.
This is a substantive band 8a post with the base location based at Glangwili General Hospital, with an expectation to travel to other hospital sites (Withybush General Hospital, Bronglais General Hospitals ) on occasion, within the health board to support s service delivery whilst providing professional and development support to the nursing teams within the Colposcopy service.
The role also requires a strong clinical background in the colposcopy speciality as there will be clinical responsibilities associated to the role.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties and responsibilities include, to provide leadership and direction to all registered and unregistered nurses working in the delivery of Colposcopy Service. Direct, lead and motivate nursing staff within the Colposcopy service to ensure the highest standards of professionalism, efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, ensuring that activity is aligned to Health Board and Cervical Screening Wales plans and strategies.
Ensure the Health Board's aims and objectives and associated targets and strategies are clearly communicated to all relevant staff so that effective contributions to implementation of operational plans can be made, in line with standards and targets set out by cervical screen Wales.
Act as initial focal point for all concerns arising in Colposcopy service and for professional/operational issues that arise on a daily basis and be responsible for the management of nursing staff and resources in Colposcopy service teams.
There is a clinical service delivery element of the role, which involves delivering effective colposcopy interventions and participate in clinical discussions of patients accessing the colposcopy service.
Undertake coaching, mentoring, resource planning, standard setting, performance management and team and individual development to ensure a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 18/12/23
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 18/12/23
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC)
- Relevant Masters Degree/180 credits at level 7 (Masters) in relevant area
- Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to commit to undertake in line with future service development
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience of working within specialty area
- Demonstrable experience of complex decision making
- Leadership and management experience
- Significant experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- People management experience
- Teaching and education assessment experience
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC)
- Relevant Masters Degree/180 credits at level 7 (Masters) in relevant area
- Non-Medical Prescriber, or willingness to commit to undertake in line with future service development
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within specialist area
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience of working within specialty area
- Demonstrable experience of complex decision making
- Leadership and management experience
- Significant experience where a degree of autonomous working has been required
- Experience of multi-professional working
Desirable
- People management experience
- Teaching and education assessment experience
Language skills
Desirable
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).
