Position: Associate

Job type: Full-time

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post holder will work within the agreed Policies and procedures of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and to work within the Professional Code of Conduct of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Undertake holistic assessments of individual needs of patients with mental health problems and provide expert clinical and decision making skills in all aspects of the patient pathway

Where appropriate the post holder will work collaboratively with the MHLD MDT’s to develop a high quality, sustainable service in accordance with Local and National guidelines.

Participate in the clinical audit cycle; contribute to the Health Board clinical governance agenda identifying quality and professional issues relating to surgical services.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, following formal training / clinical supervision, be able to demonstrate advanced and specialist nursing practice in holistic assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for emergency / elective patients accessing adult mental health services and their families, according to changing health care needs. This will necessitate high levels of autonomy and advocacy e.g. Nurse Led Clinics, undertake clinical ward rounds alongside the medical team, receiving direct referrals, following appropriate training / clinical supervision.

The post holder will, following formal training / clinical supervision, perform a comprehensive patient problem focused health history, physical examination, analyses and interprets history, presenting symptoms, physical findings and diagnostic information to develop differential diagnosis within specialist area. Following formal sign off, the ANP will be able to request appropriate clinical investigations ( including where appropriate Chest X-ray / Ultrasound, following IRMER guidance) ensuring that the patients clinical results are reviewed by the respective Consultant / Clinical team and followed up appropriately.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a , 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

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
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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