Senior Nurse and Practitioner
Job Description
Job summary
We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated registered nurse with extensive experience of working in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities or Neurodevelopmental Services
This role is a prescribing post and is integral to ensuring continuity of care following diagnosis, particularly in relation to medication initiation and ongoing management.
The role will directly supports the strategic objective of progressing towards a more aligned and integrated Neurodevelopmental (ND) model, including closer operational working between the Adult ADHDservice and the Integrated Autism Service (IAS).This role plays a pivotal function in undertaking where necessary lead on complex diagnostic assessments and differential assessments, formulation discussions, and applying diagnostic criteria in line with national guidance.
Senior clinicians at Band 8a
This role will actively engage in leading service development activity and quality improvement work.
Main duties of the job
Be a visible and professional clinical leader with responsibility for day to day professional and operational responsibility for the adult ADHD service.
Play a pivotal role in developing and implementing key strategic, clinical and operational changes to services in line with service reviews.
Full duties and responsibilities can be found in the Job description.
This post is fixed term/secondment until 31st March 2027 due to funding.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
Full details can be found in the job description and person specification. For further information, applicants are welcomed to contact the recruiting manager on the attached details.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel to various service locations
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a senior leadership role
- Experience working in LD services
- Experience of MDT working
Desirable
- Experience of strategic management
- Experience of budget management
- Experience in performance management
Qualifications
Essential
- RNLD/RNMH
Desirable
- Masters Degree
- Management/Leadership qualification
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate effective leadership skills
- Knowledge of strategic drivers in LD
- Experience managing others
- Advanced decision-making skills
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Proven record in innovation
Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate values that align with the HB Values and Behaviours Framework
- Excellent communication skills
- Change Management skills
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Torfaen Business Centre
Panteg Way
Pontypool
NP4 0YN
United Kingdom
