Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Osteoporosis Team at Withybush General Hospital.
The post holder will be working as an advanced, autonomous practitioner, implement highly specialist programmes of care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients, working across the 4 pillars of practice -Leadership & Management, Clinical, Education, Research and Development, as outlined in the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced Nursing, and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) advanced practice Framework. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside the Bone Health clinical Lead and will exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy and make critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role.
They will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies, establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly. They will be expected work at an advanced clinical level within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team. They should be a clinical expert and will ensure the provision of effective and efficient care.
The post holder will act as a practice leader, manage own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice, participating in networks, locally, regionally and nationally. They will assess and manage risk and proactively challenge others about risk.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary provider.
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 23/07/25
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 23/07/25
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
- Relevant Master's Degree
- Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
- Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
- Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
- Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
- Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
- 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).
