Trainee/ Advanced Clinical Practitioner - Outreach Services in Merthyr Tydfil inMerthyr Tydfil PUBLISHED WED 5 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section
Job description
This is a development role, and as such the post holder will be expected to complete the MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice with Independent Prescribing upon commencement of the role. Note this would not be expected during a secondment/fixed term contract.
During this period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows :
Year 1 of the training period will be paid at 65% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.
Year 2 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 7pay scale.
Year 3 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 7 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the MSc and Independent Prescribing qualifications, the post holder will automatically move to the bottom of Band 7, as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role, and be expected to undertake all duties within the Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 7, again without financial detriment.
The post holder will work within the Critical Care Outreach team to ensure quality of care. The main aims of this position will be to enhance the standards of care for critically ill patients; irrespective of where they are being nursed.
The post holder will be expected to maintain a portfolio of advanced practice to demonstrate their work against the four pillars of advanced practice.
The post holder will be required to ensure the highest standard of patient care, which reflects the quality standards and mission of the University Health Board and contribute to the implementation of policies and procedures within their sphere of responsibility.
The post holder will plan implement and evaluate care according to changing needs and varying complexity of the patient.
The post holder will prioritize and deliver care in collaboration with other health care professionals.
The post holder will involve patients and where appropriate relatives and carers in planning and delivering care.
The post holder will facilitate information exchange of patient related conditions and treatment at the end of the shift.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents, along with Annex 21 Guidance or please click Apply now to view in Trac
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary Outreach Team, to deliver a high standard of patient care to the identified Outreach patients.
The aim of the Outreach Team is to:
- To avert admissions to Level 2/3 care.
- To facilitate discharge from Critical Care.
- To share Critical Care skills
We invite applicants from non-critical care backgrounds with the ability to undertake Independent Prescribing.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
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Benefits
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