Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Emergency Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Practitioner/Paramedic practitioner who is committed to working as part of our MIU Team delivering an excellent, caring service to our patients. We have a diverse multi-skilled multi-disciplinary team consisting of Doctors, Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioners, ENPs Nurses, Assistant Practitioners and Heath Care Assistants. The successful candidate will undertake assessment, diagnosis, treatment/referral and discharge of patients with minor illness and injury.

The Practitioners/Clinicians manage these Patients who present to the MIU with an undifferentiated diagnosis through a process of assessment, formulation of a clinical management plan and on to discharge or transfer for definitive care.

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

  • Successful Completion of the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Course in Minor Injuries at Level 6,7
  • Working towards an accredited course at Level 6,7 in Minor Illness or a willingness to undertake
  • Immediate Life Support (ILS)
  • Successful Completion of the Non-Medical Prescribing Course (NMP), or working towards, willing to undertake

    • Desirable criteria

  • Postgraduate teaching qualification
  • Research, Audit skills
  • Leadership, management skills, experience

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in Minor injuries and Minor illness (if applicable)
  • Evidence of maintaining clinical expertise
  • Knowledge of local and national policy relating to service provision for ENPs in ED
  • Knowledge of own professional body (NMC) in respect of Professional standards of practice and conduct for registered nurses
  • Portfolio of clinical competence
  • Evidence of knowledge, understanding of collaborative practice and ability to apply to 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