Job overview

This post is a Fixed term/ secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a B8a Advanced Practitioner to join the Living Well Service in BCUHB.  We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a skilled interdisciplinary team co-led by a Consultant Therapist and Consultant Clinical Psychologist.  Our MDT includes Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, GP and support staff. The service supports people presenting with Long Covid, other post viral and fatiguing conditions, persistent physical symptoms, breathing pattern disorder and those who present frequently to services. The Living Well Service provides an opportunity to get involved in the development of this service and shape the way we work with vulnerable groups who might otherwise fall through the gaps in services. 

We are currently looking for Band 8a Advanced Practitioner to work with us to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a full-time fixed term/ secondment opportunity however part time hours will be considered.

We are a pan-North Wales service, but this particular role will support the West area of North Wales.  The ability to travel within the West locality as well as occasional travel across the other localities in North Wales is a necessity.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical work within the BCUHB Living Well Service and fulfil the 4 pillars of advanced clinical practice.  We work in outpatient clinics and conduct home visits when necessary. Reviews can be delivered remotely if this suits the client.

Our patients present with complex chronic conditions including but not limited to: long COVID, ME/CFS, Breathing Pattern Disorder and Functional Neurological Disorder.

Due to the evolving nature of the conditions covered by the service, regular ongoing review of the literature and national guidelines is crucial. The successful applicant will need to ensure they are up to date with the latest research and thinking to maintain credibility with patients and ensure delivery of evidence-based practice.

We are passionate about co-development and enriching the service with research. Therefore, the post holder will have opportunities to help us to continue developing these two important areas.

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.