Job summary
Emergency Medicine: Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner
We have an exciting development opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced professional who would like to extend their scope of practice to an advanced level.
Where required the post holder will be expected to undertake a four-year training programme under Annex 21 (Band 8a) working towards achieving a level 7 qualification in advanced practice and local consultant sign-off as an EM:ACP.
Annex 21 Band 7 remuneration applies (60% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 1, 65% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 2, 70% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 3, 75% of the top of Band 8a pay for Year 4).
Note no financial detriment if NHS Wales employee.
Those candidates who fulfil the role criteria are welcome to apply as would be eligible for appointment at 8a.
Main duties of the job
- The post holder will work as part of the clinical team in the ED and will be committed to a pathway of training and education aligned to registration with RCEM as an EM-ACP
- Within the ED there is substantial exposure to the breadth of EM cases ranging from seriously ill or injured adults and children to minor injuries with ample opportunities to develop EM procedural skills
- Weekly departmental training is provided to support knowledge & skill acquisition and progress your training needs. You will also be allocated a consultant clinical supervisor and a qualified ACP mentor to support your transition into the department
- Your role will have an 80/20 split with clinical time and protected SPA time to support your growth across all 4 pillars of advanced practice.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Provide care that is based on evidence and supports effective and efficient use of resources
- Provide an advanced level of assessment through accurate and detailed history taking, physiological examination and appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Have the authority to request and further investigations as required e.g. ECG's, blood chemistry, radiology imaging
- Use a wide range of expanded clinical skills appropriate to the area of practice e.g. intravenous injections, insertion of sutures, taking and interpreting blood gases
Education
- Undertake specific training programmes relating to own role
- Evaluate own practice and seek feedback from others
- Act as a resource for students and learners, junior members of staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Provide specialist training for other professional groups
Leadership and Management
- Continue to develop a high standard of leadership, motivational and teaching skills, acting as a role model at all times
- Develop advanced practice and staff development through clinical supervision, motivation and empowerment
- Attend and deliver teaching and support the development of other staff
- Support the ED management team with management issues including recruitment and personal and professional development of staff as required.
Research and Audit
- Participate in and undertake clinical research including the collection and collation of data as required to inform internal and external professional and operational bodies
- Undertake audits and surveys in own area, including tracking and trending concerns and complaints and one off complex audits.
- Lead departmental audits of patient care and safety e.g. pain management, clinical pathways
- Participate in research projects ongoing within the department and may on occasion lead the research projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Provide care that is based on evidence and supports effective and efficient use of resources
- Provide an advanced level of assessment through accurate and detailed history taking, physiological examination and appropriate diagnostic testing.
- Have the authority to request and further investigations as required e.g. ECG's, blood chemistry, radiology imaging
- Use a wide range of expanded clinical skills appropriate to the area of practice e.g. intravenous injections, insertion of sutures, taking and interpreting blood gases
Education
- Undertake specific training programmes relating to own role
- Evaluate own practice and seek feedback from others
- Act as a resource for students and learners, junior members of staff and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Provide specialist training for other professional groups
Leadership and Management
- Continue to develop a high standard of leadership, motivational and teaching skills, acting as a role model at all times
- Develop advanced practice and staff development through clinical supervision, motivation and empowerment
- Attend and deliver teaching and support the development of other staff
- Support the ED management team with management issues including recruitment and personal and professional development of staff as required.
Research and Audit
- Participate in and undertake clinical research including the collection and collation of data as required to inform internal and external professional and operational bodies
- Undertake audits and surveys in own area, including tracking and trending concerns and complaints and one off complex audits.
- Lead departmental audits of patient care and safety e.g. pain management, clinical pathways
- Participate in research projects ongoing within the department and may on occasion lead the research projects.
Person Specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care.
Desirable
- Experience of working as an autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner.
- Experience of quality improvement and audit.
- Experience of delivering teaching/training.
- Experience of leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration
- Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Evidence of post-registration CPD
Desirable
- Registration as an non-medical prescriber
- Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS)
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Leadership & management qualification
- Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum
- Level 7 Education
Person Specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care.
Desirable
- Experience of working as an autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner.
- Experience of quality improvement and audit.
- Experience of delivering teaching/training.
- Experience of leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration
- Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Evidence of post-registration CPD
Desirable
- Registration as an non-medical prescriber
- Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS)
- Teaching & assessing qualification
- Leadership & management qualification
- Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum
- Level 7 Education
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).
