Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our well established medical services in the Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend. This ACP post is open to multi-professionals ( nurse, physio, paramedic). We are looking for fully trained ACPs who hold MSc AP and IP or a trainee ACP where Annex 21 would be applied.
The post holder would expected to provide clinical leadership with the context of the given service/speciality. This requires the ability to clinical assess, diagnose and treat patients within the context of Acute Frailty/Care of the elderly medicine, Ortho-geriatrics or Stroke
The post holder would be expected to lead clinical service developments and provide professional leadership to band 7 ACPs/CNS's in the service. The post holder would be expected, to lead on relevant research projects, audit, service evaluation and QiP and ensure that outcomes are appropriately acted upon and disseminated both locally and nationally.
The development and delivery of programmes of education to multi-professional audience in relation to specialist field of practice will also be a requirement of the role both within the organisation, and the wider University setting.
The post holder will need to demonstrate the level of their practice through a live Advanced Practice Portfolio. For those in a trainee role the portfolio will be an evolving process to reach Advanced Level of practice.
On-going professional development will be supported via 12 monthly PDR.
Main duties of the job
Assess, investigate, diagnose and plan clinical care
Discharge patients
Support higher level communication between self other professionals, patients and carers
Mentor others- multi-professional input
Deliver education to a multi-professional audience around speciality
Be a part of and undertake audit and QiP
Seek out opportunities to support own educational needs
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric assessment for those patients in Acute Frailty/COTE and ortho-geriatrics ( ward/unit or clinic based work)
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment/management of patients within Acute Frailty/Orthogeriatrics/Stroke services ( this will include independently prescribing medications and where relevant authorisation of blood products)
Discharge patients independently - complete clear discharge summaries and ensure adequate support for patients on discharge
Provide mentorship to those undertaking MSc/clinical skills/IP courses (multi-professional)
Provide education to a multi-professional audience around frailty/stroke
Provide clinical leadership within the context of ward/unit/clinic area that you are based in
Be involved and undertake Audit/QiP related to area of practice
Maintain and continue to develop own knowledge and skills to support the role
Maintain a live portfolio of evidence.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Carry out a Comprehensive Geriatric assessment for those patients in Acute Frailty/COTE and ortho-geriatrics ( ward/unit or clinic based work)
Assessment, diagnosis, treatment/management of patients within Acute Frailty/Orthogeriatrics/Stroke services ( this will include independently prescribing medications and where relevant authorisation of blood products)
Discharge patients independently - complete clear discharge summaries and ensure adequate support for patients on discharge
Provide mentorship to those undertaking MSc/clinical skills/IP courses (multi-professional)
Provide education to a multi-professional audience around frailty/stroke
Provide clinical leadership within the context of ward/unit/clinic area that you are based in
Be involved and undertake Audit/QiP related to area of practice
Maintain and continue to develop own knowledge and skills to support the role
Maintain a live portfolio of evidence.
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.
Person Specification
Advanced Practice
Essential
- More than 4 years experience working within general and care of elderly medicine
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- In receipt of Independent Authorisation of Blood Products Qualifiation
- Clinical Leadership qualification
Reseach/educaion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding and involvement in research/audit/QiP
- Able to demonstrate the delivery of teaching/mentoring others
- In receipt of or working/willing to work toward level 7 education ( MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent)
- In receipt of or working/willing to work toward Independent Prescribing Qualification
Desirable
Person Specification
Advanced Practice
Essential
- More than 4 years experience working within general and care of elderly medicine
- Able to demonstrate clinical leadership
Desirable
- In receipt of Independent Authorisation of Blood Products Qualifiation
- Clinical Leadership qualification
Reseach/educaion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate understanding and involvement in research/audit/QiP
- Able to demonstrate the delivery of teaching/mentoring others
- In receipt of or working/willing to work toward level 7 education ( MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent)
- In receipt of or working/willing to work toward Independent Prescribing Qualification
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).
