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Job Summary
The post will be based within Ysbryd Y Coed, Older People's Mental Health Services. There are 3 wards within the unit, covering up to 60 beds.
The post holder is identified as a clinical expert and is required to have a high clinical profile ensuring the provision of effective and efficient care. At this level, the post holder is expected to work as a highly skilled senior practitioner and to have expert knowledge.
The post holder will act as a practice leader, managing their own workload and work across professional, organisational, agency and system boundaries to improve services and develop practice. They will participate in networks, locally, including an already established ANP network within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Division, regionally and nationally and assess and manage risk and proactively challenge others about risk.
Main Duties of the Job
The primary focus of the role is to work as an advanced, autonomous practitioner providing patient-centred clinical care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients. The post holder will work alongside and be supervised by the substantive Specialty Doctor, specifically meeting and addressing the physical health needs of this patient population while they are an in-patient having assessment and treatment for their Mental well-being. A key component of this role is admission avoidance to the acute general hospital setting as far as is possible for this client group.
The post holder will be expected to use their advanced clinical skills to undertake a range of physical examinations and investigations in the diagnosis and subsequent management of the patient need. This will also entail independent prescribing within scope, which is essential for this role. The post holder will be expected to work within their level of competence and to work flexibly as part of the team and will be expected to exercise a high degree of personal professional autonomy, making critical judgments to satisfy the expectations and demands of the role and will be guided by health, organisational or broad occupational policies. However, in most situations, the post holder will need to establish the way in which these should be interpreted and advise relevant stakeholders accordingly.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset, and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date Posted
07 April 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time
Reference Number
130-NMR059-0425
Job Locations
Ysbryd Y Coed, Cefn Coed Hospital, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0GH
Job Responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Professional registration (NMC, HCPC)
* Level 7 Education (Master's Degree) relevant to area of practice.
* In receipt or working toward Independent Authorisation of Blood Products
* Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio
* Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
* Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to area of practice
* Independent Prescribing qualification
Desirable
* Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.
Experience
Essential
* Extensive post-registration clinical experience in advanced practice within specialty area.
* Evidence of performing at Advanced Level of Practice.
* Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
* Adheres to & can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
* Clinical skills competence for environment/setting.
* Demonstrate leadership/supervision experience.
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
* Management/Leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer Details
Employer name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address: Ysbryd Y Coed, Cefn Coed Hospital, Waunarlwydd Road, Cockett, Swansea, SA2 0GH
Employer's website: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
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