Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our @Home Service team in the locality of Pontypridd as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner.
The @Home Service will be part of the wider Hospital @ Home service which provides a hospital admission avoidance service, responding rapidly to people in crisis because of frailty and/or managing acute medical problems at home.
This is a multi-disciplinary team of Consultants, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs and Health Care Support Workers and a Mental Health Professional.
Come join us on this exciting journey to develop and grow this intermediate care service that aims to keep people home and avoid admissions to hospital.
Professionals who are Nurses, Physiotherapists and Paramedics by professional registration are invited to apply for this position.
While Professionals who meet the person specification and hold appropriate M.Sc. level education (such as an M.Sc. in Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Independent Prescribing qualifications) are desirable, we will consider applicants who are currently undertaking their advanced clinical studies and can demonstrate they are a good fit for the service and have relevant, transferrable skills, education and experience to be taken on in a trainee ACP role who will be remunerated in accordance with Annex 21 terms and conditions.
Main duties of the job
Any applicant taken on in a trainee ACP capacity will be offered the position under Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions for Agenda for Change.
Details are contained in the attached JD/PS titled ACP Annex 21. If you are already employed in NHS Wales, there will be no financial detriment as per the Annex 21 Guidance Document attached.
The role also has substantial leadership and management aspects with Practitioners taking the lead of a team of multi-professionals, delegating and allocating work, managing an acute and clinical caseload and acting as both a gate keeper to the service as well as the point of clinical escalation.
The post holder will assist the Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioner in the clinical assessment of patients who have a complex and undetermined presentation working alongside medical and GP colleagues to maintain patients in a community setting and avoid hospital admissions and facilitate discharges.
Practitioners will also be involved in training and education initiatives including engaging with the Universities and Practitioners will be involved in the audit, research and strategic development of the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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.
Annex 21
Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scaleMonths 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.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.
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.
Annex 21
Months 1 - 12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7 pay scaleMonths 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.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Level 7 Education (M.Sc or equivalent)
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- 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
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical skills competence for environmental setting
- Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within the speciality area
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, Quality Improvement Project, and research process
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Professional Registration
- Level 7 Education (M.Sc or equivalent)
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- 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
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Clinical skills competence for environmental setting
- Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within the speciality area
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, Quality Improvement Project, and research process
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multi-professional staff
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation
- Able to work hours flexibly
Desirable
- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above
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).
