Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ANP) to join the Bone Health Team within Glangwili General Hospital. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, led by the Bone Health Lead.
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced ANP with a passion for working with Bone Health and with an interest in supporting the team. Someone with expertise & a proven track record in driving innovation and enhanced practice to improve outcomes for our service users.
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 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 the timeliness and consistency of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. The post holder will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, but in most situations the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. They will be expected to work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team.
The post holder will be expected to act as a practice leader, managing their own workload and working across professional, organisational, agency, and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice. They will participate in networks, locally, regionally, and nationally. The post holder will assess and manage risk and proactively challenge others about risk.
All Advanced Practitioner Roles must adhere to the Hywel Dda EAGLE Governance Framework for Advanced Practice. The following duties and responsibilities are designed around the Advanced Practice Pillars (Clinical, Leadership and Management, Education, Research) and guidance as outlined in the Framework for Advanced Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Practice in Wales 2010.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff, and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
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- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 25/3/2026
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 25/3/2026
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
- In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area.
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
- In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area.
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
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).
