b Overview /b p In this role you work as an Advanced Practitioner to assess, diagnose, treat, and discharge or refer patients within your designated area, helping modernise pathways of care. You will deliver patient-centred, high-quality care and support safe treatment and discharge within your competence. The role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to provide a coordinated, multidisciplinary service. The position offers scope to influence care pathways and contribute to service development within the Trust. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li NHS Pension Scheme /li li 27 days holiday (up to 33) /li li Leave allowances for emergency and planned leave /li li Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 /li li NHS Car Lease scheme /li li Cycle to Work scheme /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Perform patient assessments, examinations, and diagnoses within the agreed scope of practice /li li Provide treatment and facilitate safe discharge or referral within competence /li li list for surgical procedures and coordinate multidisciplinary case discussions /li li participate in MDT meetings and discharge planning /li li contribute to multidisciplinary service delivery with medical, nursing, radiography, podiatry and therapy colleagues /li li support risk/benefit analysis for surgical interventions /li li utilise evidence-based guidelines and clinical governance to inform care planning /li li develop highly specialised programs of care within the clinical area /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Registered practitioner (NMC, HCPC) /li li MSc relevant to role or portfolio of practice accredited by the Centre for Advancing Practice /li li Advanced orthopaedic/musculoskeletal knowledge and experience /li li Non medical prescribing /li li Experience in comprehensive assessment and complex presentations /li li Clinical reasoning and formulation of individualised management plans /li li Ability to request and interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., x-rays) and integrate results with guidelines /li /ul ul li Effective communication /li li Collaborative/team-focused /li li Clinical judgment and analytical thinking /li li Advanced orthopaedic/musculoskeletal knowledge /li li Non medical prescribing /li li Diagnostic imaging awareness (x-rays) /li /ul
Advanced Practitioner - Orthopaedics, Upper Limb employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
