Nurse Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North Wales is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to develop and deliver high-quality patient care in primary care practices. The ideal candidate will have experience in Chronic Disease Management, a registered first-level nurse qualification at MSc level, and the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. This role offers an opportunity to enhance patient-focused care within a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Promoting equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care with evidence of Chronic Disease Management.
• Registered first level Nurse with evidence of study at MSc level.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver high quality patient care within primary care practices.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions.
• Manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Education

MSc level nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient-focused organisation. The Health Board is responsible for the direct management of several GP Practices and is developing these practices to be gold standard exemplars, creating services that meet the needs of the local population, are easier to access and navigate, and provide a rewarding and satisfying place to work.

Responsibilities

• Development and delivery of high quality patient care within primary care practices.
• Develop opportunities for the practice that extend the scope of traditional nursing.
• Training and support of nurses, patients and the practice MDT to deliver high quality, evidence-based service provision.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with an undifferentiated diagnosis.
• Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as appropriate).
• Demonstrate a contemporary approach to Primary Care that is patient-centred, prudent and team-enabled in day-to-day practice.
• This role will require flexibility to meet the demands of the practice and an individual work plan will be agreed in advance with the successful applicant.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care with evidence of Chronic Disease Management.
• Registered first level Nurse with evidence of study at MSc level.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About the Organisation and Diversity

The largest health organisation in Wales, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB), provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. We offer support in line with our Organisational Values and the "Proud to Lead" competence framework. 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 recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh-language applications will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.