Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and dynamic advanced clinical practitioner team within Neath Port Talbot Hospital. NPTH specialises in stroke, rehabilitation and various surgical specialities including an expanding orthopaedic centre of excellence. We are looking for someone who wants to work as a team to ensure we continue to develop and excel the nurse practitioner role.
The role will be predominately based in NPTH out of hours but there may be times when the post holder will be required to cover days Monday - Friday 9am -5pm and cover Singleton Hospital site.
This post is advertised as a band 7, however applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies are encouraged to apply and if successful will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. It will be a condition of appointment that the required qualifications are achieved. Where situations arise that post holders fail to achieve the required qualifications in the designated timeframes, the service may look to redeploy individuals.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Provide clinical assessment using advanced knowledge and clinical skills, to provide diagnoses both differentiated and undifferentiated patients, and develop management plans for optimal care. This will include clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation and blood gas analysis.
Effectively manages organisational functions and resources within the hospital out of hours.
Participate in research related to area of practice provide and education/mentorship to a multi-professional audience within the University Health Board.
Provides specialist education and training to other staff, students, patients and carers.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
- In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
- In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
- In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multiprofessional staff
Aptitude and Abilites
Essential
- Can demonstrate SBU values
- Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting
- Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional registration (NMC,HCPC)
- In receipt of Level 7 Education (master's degree) relevant to area of practice or equivalent experience
- Specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice.
- In receipt of or working toward Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role).
- In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (desirable if relevant to role)
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration clinical experience in practice within speciality area.
- Experience in staff management and professional development
- Experience in audit, QIP and research processes
- Experience in leading change in clinical practice
- Experience of teaching multiprofessional staff
Aptitude and Abilites
Essential
- Can demonstrate SBU values
- Clinical skills competence for environment/ setting
- Demonstrate leadership/ supervision experience
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).
