Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Advanced nurse practitioner to join the team of Nurse Leaders within the Central Integrated Health Community The role is to provide operational, managerial and professional team support to Advanced nurse practitioners, trainee ANP's, Nurse practitioners working across our community resource teams in the central IHC. They will foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement ensuring the highest standard of nursing care is provided, monitored and evaluated within the ANP teams. 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. 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. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-NMR1026-1024 Job locations Colwyn Bay Hospital Hesketh Road Colwyn Bay LL29 8AY 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 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 Membership of clinical interest group Experience Essential Extensive experience in clinical field Experience of management of people /resources Experience of service development or project management Involvement in research & Development Projects Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways Experience of working in an MDT setting Evidence of delivering clinical education Desirable Formal Research education Skills Essential 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 Welsh speaker Knowledge Essential 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential 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 Membership of clinical interest group Experience Essential Extensive experience in clinical field Experience of management of people /resources Experience of service development or project management Involvement in research & Development Projects Experience of developing protocols & clinical care pathways Experience of working in an MDT setting Evidence of delivering clinical education Desirable Formal Research education Skills Essential 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 Welsh speaker Knowledge Essential 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Colwyn Bay Hospital Hesketh Road Colwyn Bay LL29 8AY Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)