Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) to join our evolving Primary Care and Community Services Division. Our nurse-led ward, established nine years ago, continues to grow, with out-of-hours support and a recent expansion to include a CRT admission unit with 7 beds and 1 ambulatory room. This role offers a rotational structure, starting in the nurse-led ward, and provides the chance to work across multiple settings, gaining valuable experience.

This autonomous Band 7 role supports the clinical futures program, aiming to develop integrated practitioners. Key responsibilities include patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and leadership within the multidisciplinary team. The role also involves education and research to promote evidence-based practices.

Ideal candidates should possess a patient assessment qualification, IP and work within the four pillars of advanced practice: clinical practice, leadership, education, and research. A strong commitment to patient care and the ability to work autonomously are essential.

If you're a motivated ANP looking to develop in advanced practice and contribute to patient-centred care, this role could be an excellent fit. Apply today to be part of a dynamic, integrated team focused on excellence.

Main duties of the job

Requiring an advanced practitioner to support with patient assessment diagnosing and implementing evidenced based care.

Prescribing V300 qualification essential

Liaising with family and supporting staff training development needs.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR196-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL


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

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 and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant MSC
  • Registered Nurse Currently Registered with NMC
  • Portfolio approved
  • Relevant experience gained at Band 6 level
  • Independent prescriber

Desirable

  • Autonomous practitioner

Other

Essential

  • Relevant MSC
  • Independent prescriber
  • Portfolio approved
  • Registered nurse
  • Experience as a nurse practitioner

Desirable

  • Autonomous practitioner
  • Audits
Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

  • Relevant MSC
  • Registered Nurse Currently Registered with NMC
  • Portfolio approved
  • Relevant experience gained at Band 6 level
  • Independent prescriber

Desirable

  • Autonomous practitioner

Other

Essential

  • Relevant MSC
  • Independent prescriber
  • Portfolio approved
  • Registered nurse
  • Experience as a nurse practitioner

Desirable

  • Autonomous practitioner
  • Audits

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).

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.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse /ANP

Claire Garrett

Claire.garrett@wales.nhs.uk

07773451341

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-NMR196-0525

Job locations

Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan

Lime Avenue

Ebbw Vale

NP23 6GL


Supporting documents

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