Job summaryCwm 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.
Main duties of the jobThe Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as part of the multi-professional team within the Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service and will support the Senior ACP in the future development of the 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usCwm 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:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- 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 responsibilitiesYou will find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents of this advertisement or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
QualificationsEssential- 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
DesirableSkills and AttributesEssential- Clinical skills competence for environmental setting
- Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience
Desirable- Welsh language speaking & listening skills at Level 3 or above
ExperienceEssential- 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
OtherEssential- Ability to travel in a timely manner throughout the organisation
- Able to work hours flexibly
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
