Job summary
Emergency Medicine: Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner

We have an exciting development opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced professional who would like to extend their scope of practice to an advanced level.

Where required, the post holder will be expected to undertake a four-year training programme under Annex 21 (Band 8a) working towards achieving a level 7 qualification in advanced practice and local consultant sign-off as an EM:ACP.

Annex 21 remuneration applies (60% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 1, 65% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 2, 70% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 3, 75% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 4).

Note : No financial detriment if the successful candidate is an existing NHS Wales employee.

Those candidates who fulfil the full role criteria are welcome to apply, and they would be eligible for appointment at Band 8a.

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will work as part of the clinical team in the ED and will be committed to a pathway of training and education aligned to registration with RCEM as an EM-ACP
• Within the ED there is substantial exposure to the breadth of EM cases ranging from seriously ill or injured adults and children to minor injuries with ample opportunities to develop EM procedural skills
• Weekly departmental training is provided to support knowledge & skill acquisition and progress your training needs. You will also be allocated a consultant clinical supervisor and a qualified ACP mentor to support your transition into the department
• Your role will have an 80/20 split with clinical time and protected SPA time to support your growth across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.

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

About us
Cwm 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:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respeito 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.

Details
Date posted
24 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 8a

Salary
£58,379 to £65,723 a year

pro rata per annum. Annex 21 to be applied where appropriate

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
110-NMR250-0926

Job locations
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom

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

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration
• Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Evidence of post-registration CPD

Desirable

• Registration as an non-medical prescriber
• Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS)
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Leadership & management qualification
• Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum
• Level 7 Education

Experience
Essential

• Significant post registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Experience of quality improvement and audit.
• Experience of delivering teaching/training.
• Experience of leadership.

Skills
Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Johnathan George
johnathan.george@wales.nhs.uk
01443444343

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