Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner (fully qualified or Annex 21)

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Llantrisant; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Wales invites applications for an Emergency Medicine Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner. The post offers a four-year training programme under Annex 21, progressing toward a level 7 EM-ACP qualification with local consultant sign-off.

The role includes an 80/20 split between clinical duties and protected SPA time, with a strong emphasis on training and education in line with RCEM ACP pathways.

Qualifications

• Current professional registration in nursing/medicine or relevant allied health profession.
• Resuscitation Council UK Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Evidence of post-registration Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Significant post-registration experience in Emergency or Unscheduled Care (essential).
• Autonomous practice experience and leadership capabilities (desirable).
• Teaching/training experience and leadership qualifications (desirable).
• Welsh language skills (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the ED clinical team with a training pathway to RCEM as an EM-ACP.
• Exposure to a broad EM caseload including adults, children, and minor injuries.
• Weekly departmental training with consultant supervision and ACP mentoring.
• 80/20 split between clinical work and Protected SPA time for development.

Skills

EM experience

Clinical leadership

CPD evidence

ALS certification

Education

NHS/RCEM requirements

Job description

Job summary

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.

Emergency Medicine: Senior Advanced Clinical Practitioner

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.

About us

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.

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 respeito
• We work together as one team

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities are outlined below, with responsibilities to be detailed in the full Job description and Person Specification.

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)

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 .

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Ynysmaerdy
Llantrisant
CF72 8XR
United Kingdom

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