Main duties of the job

The post holder will practice under supervision as a tACP to develop a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers. This development will be guided by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) ACP curriculum.

The post holder will be practising under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Supervisor within the ED to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass training in the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.

The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a programme of education to achieve a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent CAT points.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Professional Health Care Registration with a UK Regulated Body (NMC /HCPC /GPC)
  • Evidence of Degree Level study / attainment ie : BSc / Degree Level Qualification or equivalent CATS
  • Post Graduate Qualification in specific speciality or equivalent experience
  • Willingness to undertake and complete MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice

    • Desirable criteria

  • Advanced Life Support qualification
  • Health/ Clinical Assessment skills / module at Degree / Masters Level

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive post registration experience at a senior level (Band 6 or above/ equivalent ) in specialty area
  • Evidence / experience of working in an MDT within a health care provider service
  • Evidence of on-going CPD
  • Knowledge & evidence of research/audit processes and application

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Clinical Assessment/ Practice skills
  • Highly developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills(verbal, nonverbal and written
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • A sound knowledge of professional priorities and issues relating to NHS care provision
  • Sound understanding of evidence based practice and its application
  • A knowledgeable clinician with ability to ensure clinical governance is embedded in practice

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable