Main duties of the job

The post holder will, following formal training / clinical supervision, be able to demonstrate advanced and specialist nursing practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for emergency / elective patients accessing adult mental health services and their families, according to changing health care needs. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy e.g. Nurse Led Clinics, undertake clinical ward rounds alongside the medical team, receiving direct referrals, following appropriate training / clinical supervision.

The post holder will, following formal training / clinical supervision, perform a comprehensive patient problem focused health history, physical examination, analyses and interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnosis within specialist area. Following formal sign off, the ANP will be able to request appropriate clinical investigations ( including where appropriate Chest X-ray / Ultrasound, following IRMER guidance) ensuring that the patients clinical results are reviewed by the respective Consultant / Clinical team and followed up appropriately.

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

The post holder will work within the agreed Policies and procedures of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and to work within the Professional Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Undertake holistic assessments of individual needs of patients with mental health problems and provide expert clinical and decision making skills in all aspects of the patient pathway 

Where appropriate the post holder will work collaboratively with the MHLD MDTs to develop a high quality, sustainable service in accordance with Local and National guidelines.

Participate in the clinical audit cycle; contribute to the Health Board clinical governance agenda identifying quality and professional issues relating to surgical services.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

  • Registered Nurse Part 1,2,12
  • First degree in nursing / equivalent level of training
  • Evidence of Masters degree or via a current portfolio.
  • Experience of relevant teaching / assessment programme

    • Desirable criteria

  • post graduate management qualification
  • Qualification in education and development

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of key professional issues, and NMC guidelines and codes, relating to professional practice
  • Knowledge of current national guidance and its application in the work place.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
  • Dissemination of knowledge and practice through publication and / or conferencing.

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Previous experience of formal / informal teaching of patients & staff

    • Desirable criteria

  • Advanced communication skills

    • 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.

    Employer certification / accreditation badges

    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