Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Bridgend is redesigning the Intermediate Care Service and recruiting an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join the Hospital at Home team. The role will deliver early supported discharge and provide autonomous clinical assessment and management in patients' homes.

You will work with Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs and social care colleagues to support safe discharge, promote independence and ensure high-quality care seven days a week.

Job description

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board are redesigning the Intermediate Care Service and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to employ an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within our Hospital at Home service in Bridgend.

The post holder will deliver early supported hospital discharge alongside an urgent community crisis response service (providing care 8am to 9pm, 7 days a week).

The post holder will play a crucial role in providing autonomous clinical assessment, examination and management to support individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well-being.

The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Consultants, Advanced Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, OTs and Health Care Support Workers. The wider Community Resource Team which includes Social Workers, SALT, Dietitians, Pharmacy and Mental Health Professionals also provide input to meet individual needs. The objective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients that need some form of continuing clinical oversight to be managed at home.

We will consider applicants who can demonstrate they are a good fit for the service and have relevant, transferrable skills, education and experience., The Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) will work as part of the multi-professional team within the Intermediate Care (Hospital@Home) Service and will support the Senior ACP in the future development of the Service.

Predominately, the role is clinical and practitioners are required to see and assess people in their own homes who present with a wide array of clinical and often frailty related problems. Taking a clinical history, undertaking clinical examination and work up with our Consultants and delivering treatment and care form the core of the role.

The post holder will be responsible for providing support to the team leader in the day-to-day management of a virtual caseload of patients and ensuring that clinical practice is evidence based, safe, prudent and effective. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of expertise utilising advanced skills in clinical assessment, examination and independent prescribing in the provision of management plans for patients.

Practitioners will also be involved in training and education initiatives including engaging with the Universities and Practitioners will be involved in the audit, research and strategic development of the service.

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

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