Main duties of the job

There will be a requirement to provide a high level of clinical expertise, knowledge and skills, taking a lead role with advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients who are experiencing an acute episode of their chronic condition or are an elderly medically frail deteriorating patient in the community and or a high intensity user of services. Included in the role will be in reach support to community hospitals with GP led beds, support to care homes and to work closely with Primary and Secondary Care. The focus will be to support patients to remain safely in the comfort of their own homes for longer, prevent hospital admissions, facilitate early safe discharge and reduce GP contacts.

The post-holder will be an autonomous practitioner and proactive in pioneering and developing this role further in response to challenging healthcare needs across the community establishing close working relationships with Primary and Secondary Care. The role necessitates a high level of accountability ,clinical leadership, education, and evidence based practice. The successful applicant will need to be diligent, flexible in approach, organised, have excellent interpersonal skills with an aptitude for service improvement.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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  • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable