Job Description

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.



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.



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:



We listen, learn, and improve We treat everyone with respect 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.



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.