Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join our trauma and orthopaedic team. The role will require the successful clinician to work within the four pillars of Advanced Practice which includes:
Clinical management of patients (autonomous assessment/investigation/diagnosis and management to include non-medical independent prescribing)
Leadership - lead on service developments and implementing change processes, provide clinical leadership to MDT members
Education- provide education, mentorship and support to a wide multi-professional audience. Maintain own education needs and a live portfolio of advanced practice
Research- demonstrate use of evidence-based practice and involvement in research projects (QIP/Audit)
The job is open to fully trained ACPs from multi-professional backgrounds. We are also willing to consider those who require full ACP training, and in this instance, Annex 21 will be applied to the post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The ACP will be expected to provide clinical care/management to patients admitted into acute areas including trauma wards, emergency department and outpatient setting.
Maintain a portfolio of AP to demonstrate the four pillars of advanced practice.
Clinical- will be expected to undertake clinical assessment request relevant investigations, make diagnosis and initiate treatment and management plans according to patient need, include non-medical independent prescribing. They will be required to undertake patient ward rounds as an independent clinician. They will be expected to support effective communication between teams, MDT and patient/relatives. To undertake higher level communication- impart bad news and discuss treatment escalation plans and DNACPR.
Leadership- clinical leadership of MDT. Develop the trauma orthopaedic services. Develop QiPs, attend and be an instrumental part of relevant HB strategy groups or forums e.g, Enhanced, Advanced and Consultant Forum for CTM.
Education- be responsible to own educational needs, striving to enhance and develop own skills, knowledge and competence. Maintain a live portfolio of evidence. Deliver education within the clinical setting and formal education settings. Provide mentorship and coaching to multi-professionals undertaking clinical courses such as MSc AP and NMIP.
Research- use guidelines to support clinical decisions in practice. Be involved in audit/research. Lead of QiP projects and service evaluations.
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
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.
For annex 21 eligible applicants, completion of the qualification is a requirement of the contract of employment.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows :Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale,Months 13-24 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale,
Upon successful attainment of the qualification, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom of the Band 7 pay scale (without financial detriment), as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description as indicated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
For annex 21 eligible applicants, completion of the qualification is a requirement of the contract of employment.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows :Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scale,Months 13-24 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale,
Upon successful attainment of the qualification, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom of the Band 7 pay scale (without financial detriment), as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Job Description as indicated.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Substantial post qualification experience
Desirable
- Level 7 Education (M.Sc or equivalent) (working towards)
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out consultation and/or examination relevant to the area of practice
- Independent Prescribing (or working towards)
- Evidence of maintaining Advanced Practice Portfolio
- Trauma Orthopaedic experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical skills competence
- Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within the speciality area
Desirable
- Experience in audit, Quality Improvement Project, and research process
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Other
Essential
- Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Evidence of continued CPD
- Substantial post qualification experience
Desirable
- Level 7 Education (M.Sc or equivalent) (working towards)
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out consultation and/or examination relevant to the area of practice
- Independent Prescribing (or working towards)
- Evidence of maintaining Advanced Practice Portfolio
- Trauma Orthopaedic experience
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical skills competence
- Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within the speciality area
Desirable
- Experience in audit, Quality Improvement Project, and research process
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Other
Essential
- Excellent time keeping and organisational 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).
