Advanced Nurse Practitioner Community Nursing

Job Overview This post is fixed term / secondment for 24 mis due to the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Advanced nurse practitioner to join the team Dwyfor Community Resource Team funded by the Dwyfor Cluster The cluster has proposed the development role of a Community Resource Team Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner to support the cohort of housebound patients in Dwyfor/Gogledd Meirionnydd, - by providing a rapid response to those in the greatest need alongside planned care in managing chronic and acutely unwell patients with highly complex and multiple co-morbidities and to recognise patients with high Frailty and initiate CGA and Anticipatory/ Advanced Care planning. They will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated.

Main duties of the job Key aspects of the role will include: Working as an autonomous, advanced practitioner, with an extended scope of practice to work with the team to deliver care; providing a high standard of specialist assessment and treatment of patients. Using evidence-based principles/ current best practice and advanced specialist skills and clinical reasoning to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate interventions. Ensuring all clinical practice is based on current research /evidence, developing and undertaking audit and research as appropriate. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, Clincal audits and research projects to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrating through day-to-day action a contemporary approach to Primary & community Care which is patient-centred, prudent and team-enabling. They will maintain a visible professional presence where patients, carers and staff can turn for assistance, advice and support. They will lead and participate in projects and areas of work, which will reflect clinical, professional and cooperate objectives. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria BSc/ Grad Dip in relevant discipline Master level education or equivalent; e.g. Advanced clinical practice Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio Extended scope skills i.e. independent prescriber Desirable criteria Membership of clinical interest group Experience Essential criteria Extensive experience in clinical field Experience of service development or project management Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways Experience of working in an MDT setting Evidence of delivering clinical education evidence of working in the community setting Desirable criteria Formal Research education Skills Essential criteria Advanced clinical reasoning skills Ability to demonstrate advanced analytical and problem solving skills Able to prioritise own workload and that of others Ability to critically appraise current research /evidence and implement relevant findings Excellent oral and written communication skills Advanced level of negotiation and influencing skills Excellent time management and organisational skills. Health and safety risk awareness Knowledge of clinical governance Desirable criteria Welsh speaker Knowledge Essential Criteria Evidence of recent Masters level CPD study in relevant clinical area Evidence of clinical post graduate training /education Understanding of professional ethic/code of practice and their application in clinical practice