Nurse Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wales is seeking an experienced nurse to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a diverse patient demographic. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical decision-making, collaborate effectively with a healthcare team, and have qualifications in advanced nursing practice. Offering a salary range of £48,527 to £55,532, this role emphasizes leadership and critical thinking skills in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse is required.
• Extensive experience working in experienced nursing roles is necessary.
• Competent in physical assessments and history taking.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients.
• Clinically examine and plan care from a physiological perspective.
• Prioritize health problems and intervene in emergencies.

Skills

Advanced clinical practice skills

Management of patients with long-term conditions

Excellent communication skills

Management of patients with complex needs

Management/Leadership skills

Ability to critically appraise research

Education

Registered first level nurse

Post graduate (Masters) qualifications in Advanced Practice

Relevant nursing/health degree

Job description

The post holder is an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the general practice. The post holder will demonstrate critical thinking in the clinical decision-making process. They will work collaboratively with Practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. In order to work at this level NMC requirements for nursing practice must be met.

Main duties of the job

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presentingwith an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergencysituations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

About us

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.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presentingwith an undifferentiated diagnosis

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needsProactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate)

Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods into a management plan

Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments

Please see Job Description

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered first level nurse
• Able to demonstrate continuing professional development e.g. up to date, relevant CPD portfolio
• Extensive experience working in experienced nursing roles
• Non-medical Prescriber
• Obtained or working towards post graduate (Masters) qualifications in Advanced Practice Relevant nursing/health degree

Experience

• Extensive experience working in experienced nursing roles
• Competent in physical assessments
• Competent in history taking and consultation writing
• Experience in mentorship
• Previous primary care experience Project management Working with community development initiatives
• Both Adult and Paediatric experience

Knowledge

• Able to identify determinants on health in the area Knowledge of public health issues in the area
• Extensive specialist clinical experience and knowledge in primary care nursing

Skills

• Advanced clinical practice skills
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Management/ Leadership skills
• Able to critically appraise research and apply to clinical practice.

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.

£48,527 to £55,532 a yearper annum pro rata