Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job Overview

JOB TITLE:

Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioner (tACP)

PAY BAND: 7

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Emergency Department

BASED AT:
Wrexham Maelor Hospital

REPORTS TO:

Emergency Department Nurse Consultant

PROFESSIONALLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Nurse Consultant/ Lead ACP/ Medical Consultant/ Clinical Service Lead

The post holder will practice under supervision as a trainee in Advanced Clinical Practice to develop a high level of expertise within the specialist service providing advice, education and support to staff, patients, their families and carers.

The post holder will be practising under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Supervisor within the designated speciality area to provide patient-centred clinical care. This will encompass training in the skills of advanced clinical assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout the directorate.

The post holder will be required to undertake and complete a programme of education to achieve a Masters level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent CAT points. Upon successful completion of locally agreed assessment and academic requirements, the postholder will transition into an 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner position within the Emergency Department.

The post holder will be required to adhere to all aspects of the ACP Governance standards and procedures document.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post;
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

• Direct responsibility for assessment, examination, investigation and diagnosis of patients within their area of work under direct or indirect supervision of a Consultant Mentor/supervisor as identified within the ACP governance framework.
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of their broadened level of responsibility and autonomy and limits of own competence and professional scope of practice.
• Appropriately treat patients, resulting in the safe management and appropriate referral or discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations.
• Receive referrals via a variety of sources, including direct patient referral. Work within agreed protocols and working practices.
• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics, participate in ward rounds, patient reviews and multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Under direct supervision undertake a variety of clinical skills and provide treatment/ advice as per speciality and scope of practice, until appropriate level of competency achieved using agreed protocols of clinical practice and professional guidelines. This service may be provided…