Job summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are redesigning the Intermediate Care Service and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to employ an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our Hospital at Home service in Bridgend.
The post holder will deliver early supported hospital discharge alongside an urgent community crisis response service (providing care 8am to 9pm, 7 days a week).
The post holder will play a crucial role in providing autonomous clinical assessment, examination and management to support individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being.
The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs and Health Care Support Workers. The wider Community Resource Team which includes Social Workers, SALT, Dietitians, Pharmacy and Mental Health Professionals also provide input to meet individual needs. The objective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients that need some form of continuing clinical oversight to be managed at home.
We will consider applicants who 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 under the Annex 21 agreement.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as part of the multi-professional team within the Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service and will support the Lead ACP in the future development of the Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service.
Predominately, the role is clinical and practitioners are required to see and assess people in their own homes who present with a wide array of clinical and often frailty related problems. Taking a clinical history, undertaking clinical examination and work up with our Consultants and delivering treatment and care form the core of the role.
The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the team leader in the day-to-day management of a virtual caseload of patients and ensuring that clinical practice is evidence based, safe, prudent and effective. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of expertise utilising advanced skills in clinical assessment, examination and independent prescribing in the provision of management plans for patients.
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.
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.
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
This is a training and development role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be required to undertake up to 24 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain the required advanced skills, knowledge and independent prescribing qualification.
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.
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.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance inthedocuments right at the bottom.
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
This is a training and development role under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
The Advanced Clinical Practitioner will be required to undertake up to 24 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain the required advanced skills, knowledge and independent prescribing qualification.
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.
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.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesntmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisntfluency,just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance inthedocuments right at the bottom.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking & listening skills at Level 3 or above
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
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
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking & listening skills at Level 3 or above
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Hospital at Home, Bridgend
Trem y Mor, Bettws Road, Bettws
Bridgend
CF32 8UN
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
