Job summary
The North Wales GP OOH's Service are looking to recruit Urgent Care Practitioners within the Service. There are vacancies in East, Central and West divisions. We are looking for individuals who are working towards Masters in Advanced Practice and would like to come and work as part of the MDT within the GP OOH's.
Our aim is to deliver a high standard of care to the people of North Wales.
The hours are flexible and attract enhanced rates of pay on all hours worked during the out of hours period.
The service can offer support for new Urgent Care Practitioners to increase knowledge of urgent care and leadership through mentorship and clinical supervision.
There will be allocated time for continued professional development within the role and there may be the opportunity for completion of full Masters.
There are training/development opportunities available therefore those not fully qualified are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
- The role will provide same day care to patients presenting with new onset symptoms and/or acute exacerbations of diagnosed long-term conditions.
- The post holder with undertake visits to patients in their home who are unable to attend the service.
- To work autonomously in a holistic manner utilising your skills, experience and knowledge to provide comprehensive care by assessment to treatment and referral to other Health Care Professionals when required.
- Participate in mentoring and training colleagues to enable them to develop skills and to help improve the service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
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
Essential
- Registered Paramedic/Registered Nurse
- Successful completion of Clinical examination course at Masters level
- Successful completion of non-medical prescribing course or working towards at Masters level
- Current professional Portfolio reflecting professional development
- Degree in professional practice or equivalent level of development in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- ILS
- Research Degree
- Has completed all components of relevant MSc
- Teaching and assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience
- Experience of delivering patient care in an urgent care, primary care or community setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Significant clinical practice and experience working in an autonomous/extended role
- Experience of managing others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence to in order to deal effectively with complex and sensitive patient information, distressed or aggressive patients, or those with an impaired level of understanding.
- Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other services
- Able to use various forms of media and IT systems such as video calling and Skype
- Ability to perform holistic assessment, critically analyse patient information or situations and make clinical judgements and decisions as to the best course of action
- Ability to act independently within Occupational guidelines
- Skilled in clinical history taking
Desirable
- Comprehensive physical assessment of all body systems across the life span.
- Initial/re-insertion of male and female urethral catheters and re-insertion of suprapubic catheters
- Care of acute/chronic/postoperative wounds
- Care and management of bowels
- Care and management of patients with end of life needs
- Familiar with set up/re-priming syringe drivers
- Verification of death
- Care of PEGs
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based clinical care including developing and implementing policies and protocols.
- Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of managing patients in a primary care or emergency/urgent setting
- Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
- Practical knowledge across a wide range of clinical conditions
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues in a healthcare delivery setting.
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing and changes in the NHS relating to Primary and secondary Care.
- Knowledge of advisory papers, national enquiries and current issues.
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge across a range of clinical conditions; Health and disease, including physical, sociological, physiological and cultural aspects
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of local health and social care pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Other Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise work
- Confident decision maker
- Systematic approach to problem solving
Other general requirements
Essential
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis and meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments which have been notified and arrangements made under the Equality Act
- Flexibility in working in a rostered environment including night shifts
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Paramedic/Registered Nurse
- Successful completion of Clinical examination course at Masters level
- Successful completion of non-medical prescribing course or working towards at Masters level
- Current professional Portfolio reflecting professional development
- Degree in professional practice or equivalent level of development in relevant clinical area
Desirable
- ILS
- Research Degree
- Has completed all components of relevant MSc
- Teaching and assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration experience
- Experience of delivering patient care in an urgent care, primary care or community setting
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
Desirable
- Significant clinical practice and experience working in an autonomous/extended role
- Experience of managing others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including emotional intelligence to in order to deal effectively with complex and sensitive patient information, distressed or aggressive patients, or those with an impaired level of understanding.
- Ability to liaise and communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team and other services
- Able to use various forms of media and IT systems such as video calling and Skype
- Ability to perform holistic assessment, critically analyse patient information or situations and make clinical judgements and decisions as to the best course of action
- Ability to act independently within Occupational guidelines
- Skilled in clinical history taking
Desirable
- Comprehensive physical assessment of all body systems across the life span.
- Initial/re-insertion of male and female urethral catheters and re-insertion of suprapubic catheters
- Care of acute/chronic/postoperative wounds
- Care and management of bowels
- Care and management of patients with end of life needs
- Familiar with set up/re-priming syringe drivers
- Verification of death
- Care of PEGs
- Ability to organise and deliver a high standard of research based clinical care including developing and implementing policies and protocols.
- Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability.
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad understanding of managing patients in a primary care or emergency/urgent setting
- Clear understanding of professional responsibility and accountability
- Practical knowledge across a wide range of clinical conditions
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues in a healthcare delivery setting.
- Knowledge of current professional issues relating to nursing and changes in the NHS relating to Primary and secondary Care.
- Knowledge of advisory papers, national enquiries and current issues.
- Knowledge of current clinical evidence based practice
- Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge across a range of clinical conditions; Health and disease, including physical, sociological, physiological and cultural aspects
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of local health and social care pathways
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance
Other Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to use own initiative and prioritise work
- Confident decision maker
- Systematic approach to problem solving
Other general requirements
Essential
- Ability to attend work on a regular basis and meet the requirements of the role with any reasonable adjustments which have been notified and arrangements made under the Equality Act
- Flexibility in working in a rostered environment including night shifts
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
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).
