Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (ctm) University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, NHS Wales, offers an exciting advanced practice post in Emergency Medicine. Trainees will undertake a four-year Annex 21 programme towards RCEM ACP level 7 with local consultant sign-off and Band 8a remuneration.

The role includes a mix of clinical ED work and protected SPA time, with supervision from a consultant and ACP mentor. The post emphasises exposure to diverse EM cases and a structured training pathway, including weekly departmental

Qualifications

• Current professional registration
• Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Evidence of post-registration CPD
• Registration as a non-medical prescriber (Desirable)
• Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS) (Desirable)
• Teaching & assessing qualification (Desirable)
• Leadership & management qualification (Desirable)
• Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum (Desirable)
• Level 7 Education (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the clinical team in the ED with a training pathway aligned to RCEM as an EM-ACP
• Exposure to a broad range of EM cases from major trauma to minor injuries with opportunities to develop EM skills
• Weekly departmental training with a consultant supervisor and ACP mentor to support transition
• Role with an 80/20 split between clinical time and protected SPA time; Welsh language ability desirable

Skills

Welsh language

Leadership

Teaching & training

Education

ALS (Resuscitation Council UK)

Level 7 Education

Non-medical prescriber registration

Job description

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 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 the successful candidate is an existing NHS Wales employee. Those candidates who fulfil the full role criteria are welcome to apply, and they would be eligible for appointment at Band 8a. Main duties of the job

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

Current professional registration

• Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Evidence of post-registration CPD

Desirable

• Registration as an non-medical prescriber
• Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS)
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Leadership & management qualification
• Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum
• Level 7 Education

Experience Essential

• Significant post registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Experience of quality improvement and audit.
• Experience of delivering teaching/training.
• Experience of leadership.

Skills Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Current professional registration
• Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS)
• Evidence of post-registration CPD

Desirable

• Registration as an non-medical prescriber
• Paediatric Life Support provider (EPLS/APLS)
• Teaching & assessing qualification
• Leadership & management qualification
• Working towards RCEM ACP curriculum
• Level 7 Education

Experience Essential

• Significant post registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care.

Desirable

• Experience of working as an autonomous Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Experience of quality improvement and audit.
• Experience of delivering teaching/training.
• Experience of leadership.

Skills Desirable

• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

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: o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.