Job summary
The Site Nurse Practitioner will function autonomously within a team of Clinical Nurse Practitioners and Patient Flow and Site Services lead by the Senior Nurses. The Site Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for delivering the operational management of the UHW and UHL sites during the day and the out of hours. The post will involve the individual being a key decision maker, working with all clinical boards, Emergency Unit and the senior on call managers.
The post holder will have proven advanced clinical skills and be able to work independently as part of the out of hours team, delivering high quality, timely care to patients in the out of hours period.
Main duties of the job
Manage the patient flow, including implementing the UHB emergency admissions escalation policy which involves accumulation of data quickly and accurately often under pressure, which entails being physically present in high pressured areas such as EU. Communicating action plans with the Senior Manager on call.
Use expert knowledge to ensure the timely and appropriate placement of patients in line with UHB priorities and rules.
The post holder will be proactive in meeting UHB key performance standards, with patient safety central to all decisions. The post holder will work with the head of operations to identify constraints that impede the timely delivery of patient care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level N.M.C. Registration
- Clinical Patient Assessment (level 3) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously as a Clinical Nurse practitioner
- Experience of patient flow within a clinical environment
Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the acute hospital process
- Ability to interpret and implement UHB policies.
Skill & personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage abusive behaviour and distressing and emotional situations.
- Ability to recognise stress in oneself and others
- Tact and diplomacy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- First Level N.M.C. Registration
- Clinical Patient Assessment (level 3) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working autonomously as a Clinical Nurse practitioner
- Experience of patient flow within a clinical environment
Skills
Essential
- Enhanced clinical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of the acute hospital process
- Ability to interpret and implement UHB policies.
Skill & personal qualities
Essential
- Ability to manage abusive behaviour and distressing and emotional situations.
- Ability to recognise stress in oneself and others
- Tact and diplomacy
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital Wales /University Hospital Llandough
Heath Park
Cardiff
CF14 4XW
Employer's website
https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
