Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 31/03/2026.
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This is an exciting opportunity for registered clinicians to work in Primary Care and Out of Hours undertaking home visits for palliative care patients, linking to provision of First Contact Practitioners (FCPs), managing patients at home and preventing admissions.
The primary focus of the role is to work as an Urgent Care Clinical Practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The role is for someone with a particular interest in palliative care and frailty, both in and out of hours and is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients and their families by improving timeliness and consistency of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a multidisciplinary team but will also be expected to exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role. They will manage their own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice. They will participate in networks, locally, regionally and nationally. The post holder will assess and manage risk and proactively challenge others about risk.
The post holder will be expected to work across Primary Care and Out of Hours on a rotational basis or to cover staffing as requested within their scope of practice.
Autonomously deliver a caseload of patients with palliative care needs, using evidence-based, patient centred principles to critically analyse, assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions. This will include education and support on all aspects of the patient's care management plan.
Work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the health care needs of patients are met. This will include continual evaluation of the service and reflection on own practice.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A valid Driving Licence as required to drive Health Board vehiclesis essential.
Shift work between Health Board Managed Practices and the Out of Hours Service.
Unsocial Hours in line with A4C Terms and Conditions.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/12/2024.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A valid Driving Licence as required to drive Health Board vehiclesis essential.
Shift work between Health Board Managed Practices and the Out of Hours Service.
Unsocial Hours in line with A4C Terms and Conditions.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 18/12/2024.
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Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Paramedic, Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Current NMC / HCPC Registration
- CPD to Master's level or equivalent experience
- Master's level (level 7) qualification in Minor injuries/ illness or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience at this level
- ALS/ILS/PILS (Advanced Life Support /Intermediate Life Support/Paediatric Intermediate Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to relate theory to practice.
- Provide specific clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Administers agreed drugs in accordance within locally agreed patient group directions (PGD's)
Desirable
- RSCN
- Teaching qualification
- Management qualification or equivalent
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
- Supervisory management NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the field of palliative care/frailty.
- Experience of working within primary care and/or community
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- A valid Driving Licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles, in order to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Paramedic, Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Current NMC / HCPC Registration
- CPD to Master's level or equivalent experience
- Master's level (level 7) qualification in Minor injuries/ illness or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience at this level
- ALS/ILS/PILS (Advanced Life Support /Intermediate Life Support/Paediatric Intermediate Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Able to relate theory to practice.
- Provide specific clinical advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Administers agreed drugs in accordance within locally agreed patient group directions (PGD's)
Desirable
- RSCN
- Teaching qualification
- Management qualification or equivalent
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of topical issues in health and social care
- Supervisory management NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the field of palliative care/frailty.
- Experience of working within primary care and/or community
Language Skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- A valid Driving Licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles, in order to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexibility to the needs of the service.
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).
