Job summary
The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge.
The primary focus of the role is to work as an advanced, autonomous practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The Primary Care Advanced Practitioner will work across the 4 pillars of practice - Leadership & Management, Clinical, Education, Research and Development, as outlined in the Framework for Advanced Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Practice in Wales 2010 (FANMAHPPW).
The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner in one of the practices managed by Hywel Dda University Health Board which is Ashgrove Surgery located in Llanelli in Carmarthenshire.
This progressive and challenging role offers the post holder the opportunity to provide high quality, patient-centred care in a general practice setting.
The post supports and promotes the role of the Senior Practitioner through innovation, clinical skills and diagnosis, treatment, review and referral.
Llanelli is a very diverse set of communities in urban, semi-rural and rural settings. The Cluster Network in Llanelli serves a population of approximately 66,755, which is the second largest in Hywel Dda University Health Board which is served by a mix of urban and rural practices.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 19/01/24
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
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
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 OR 60 Credits at Masters Level, (level 7) and requirement to complete 120 additional level 7 (or full masters degree) within 2 academic years of appointment with equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber qualification , or willingness to commit to undertake in line with future service development
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within primary care
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience of working within primary care
- 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 OR 60 Credits at Masters Level, (level 7) and requirement to complete 120 additional level 7 (or full masters degree) within 2 academic years of appointment with equivalent experience
- Non-medical prescriber qualification , or willingness to commit to undertake in line with future service development
Desirable
- Evidence of higher level of practice development within primary care
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience of working within primary care
- 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).
