Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen In Hywel Dda University Health board for a band 7 Specialist Clinical Practitioner for Frailty. The role will be based in the Llanelli locality and the base for the role will be at Eastgate Offices in the heart of Llanelli.
Eastgate is a very busy open plan office that is integrated and houses a multitude of health, social care and voluntary care agencies.
The role will involve attending weekly MDTs and managing your own caseload of complex patients who are frail. You will be expected to travel between bases and to and from patients/clients' homes.
Main duties of the job
Support the prevention of unplanned hospital admissions, identifying and initiating Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments where required. andsetting up management plans in collaboration with the patients, carers and community integrated team, to enable the patient to stay at homewhere possible, adopting a home first approach.
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 13/06/25
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
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.
Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Level 1 (active NMC registration), Registered Allied Health Professional or Health Care Scientist (active HCPC Registration).
- Studied at Master's Level or have experience at equivalent level.
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Up to date working knowledge of both local and national policy issues pertinent to adults with Frailty syndromes i.e. legislation
- Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant area of specialist practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical assessment and history taking skills
- Relevant Masters level degree
- Relevant specific qualification, e.g. Assessment of the Older Person Module
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with older adults / patients with frailty / complex case management including the development of clinical management plans
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of community working or close working with community services
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of working between other health and social care organisations/ settings
- Experience of sponsored research studies
Other
Essential
- Able to regularly travel between base and patient homes within a reasonable timeframe
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse, Level 1 (active NMC registration), Registered Allied Health Professional or Health Care Scientist (active HCPC Registration).
- Studied at Master's Level or have experience at equivalent level.
- Proficient level of knowledge in clinical speciality
- Knowledge of service improvement
- Teaching and assessing qualification or equivalent experience
- Up to date working knowledge of both local and national policy issues pertinent to adults with Frailty syndromes i.e. legislation
- Evidence of continuing professional development in a relevant area of specialist practice
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical assessment and history taking skills
- Relevant Masters level degree
- Relevant specific qualification, e.g. Assessment of the Older Person Module
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with older adults / patients with frailty / complex case management including the development of clinical management plans
- Experience of working as an autonomous practitioner
- Experience of community working or close working with community services
- Experience of working in a multi-professional environment
- Experience of working with preregistration students in a mentorship role
- Experience of undertaking audit
Desirable
- Experience of working between other health and social care organisations/ settings
- Experience of sponsored research studies
Other
Essential
- Able to regularly travel between base and patient homes within a reasonable timeframe
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).
