Advanced Clinical Practitioner- Pleural

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at Withybush Hospital for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner focusing on Pleural care. The successful applicant will work autonomously, implementing specialized care programs and enhancing patient outcomes. Applicants should have a Master's Degree, advanced clinical knowledge, and demonstrate leadership within a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Health Care Professional (e.g., HCPC/NMC/GPhC).
• Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways.
• Independent Prescribing qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement highly specialist programmes of care.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat/manage patients effectively.
• Carry out non-medical prescribing in line with legislation.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Autonomy

Leadership

Education

Relevant Master's Degree

Job description

Job summary

There is an existing opportunity at Withybush Hospital for a Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Pleural care.

The post holder will be working as an advanced, autonomous practitioner, implement highly specialist programmes of care, encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment of patients, working across the 4 pillars of practice - Leadership & Management, Clinical, Education, Research and Development, as outlined in the Professional Framework for Enhanced, Advanced Nursing, and Consultant Clinical Practice in Wales or the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) advanced practice Framework. The post is intended to provide improved outcomes for patients by improving timeliness and consistency of care.

The post holder will need to be a clinical expert in Pleural care and will ensure the provision of effective and efficient care in the same field.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will Explore and analyse evidence, cases and situations in clinical practice, enabling a high level of judgement and decision making.They will need to demonstrate self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems and act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional level. They will to be able to assess, diagnose, treat/manage, evaluate, refer and discharge. The post holder will need to carry out non-medical prescribing in line with legislation and develop therapeutic interventions, such as Diagnostic pleural tap , Therapeutic aspiration, Placement of Intercostal drain Indwelling Pleural Catheter, Removal of short and long term drains,Placement of pleural vents and Assist with medical thoracoscopy.

The post holder will always be a role model and demonstrate Hywel Dda values and behaviours.

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

Interviews to be held on 16/07/2025

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£54,550 to £61,412 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-NMR181-0625

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Job description Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
• Relevant Master's Degree
• Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
• Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

Desirable

• Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
• In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)

Experience Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
• Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential

• Registered Health Care Professional (eg HCPC/NMC/GPhC)
• Relevant Master's Degree
• Advanced specialist knowledge of patient pathways
• Advanced theoretical knowledge and practical experience to carry out clinical consultation and/or examination relevant to practice
• Independent Prescribing qualification (if required for role)
• Evidence of maintaining an Advanced Clinical Practice portfolio

Desirable

• Management/leadership qualification or possess equivalent skills and experience
• In receipt or working towards Independent Authorisation of Blood Products (if relevant for role)

Experience Essential

• Extensive post registration clinical in advanced practice within specialty area
• Evidence of performing of Advanced Level of Practice
• Proven track record of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams

Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Rd

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)