# Enhanced Care Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/enhanced-care-practitioner/a4467354-4f97-4c33-85ba-a4bc3cdee2dc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/enhanced-care-practitioner/a4467354-4f97-4c33-85ba-a4bc3cdee2dc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Location:** Withybush Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Practitioner - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, - **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T11:21:16.366Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Haverfordwest/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Hospital_at_Home/Hospital_at_Home-v8277259 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8277259?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Enhanced Clinical Practitioner (ECP) to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with undiagnosed, evolving or complex health needs across a range of community and urgent care settings. Working within an agreed scope of practice and supported by senior clinicians, the post holder will undertake clinical assessment, examination, decision-making and management to provide safe, effective and person-centred care. The successful candidate will work autonomously whilst recognising the limits of their competence, escalating appropriately when required and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time. A key focus of the role is supporting timely intervention, admission avoidance and care closer to home. The post holder will contribute to clinical triage, assessment, treatment planning, care coordination and service delivery across health facilities, patients' homes and virtual environments. They will play an active role in clinical governance, quality improvement, education and service development while progressing through the Health Board's ECP competency framework. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will undertake comprehensive clinical assessments, including history taking, physical examination, clinical reasoning and decision-making, to develop and implement appropriate treatment and management plans. Working autonomously, with support from senior clinicians when required, to assess, triage and manage patients across a variety of settings, including healthcare facilities, patients' homes and virtual consultation environments. The post holder will ensure patients receive timely access to appropriate care, treatment or onward referral, while recognising the limits of their competence and escalating concerns as necessary. A key responsibility is promoting care closer to home and ensuring patients receive the right care in the most appropriate setting. The post holder will contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audit, service evaluation and service development activities, supporting the delivery of safe and effective care. They will also promote health education and self-management, participate in teaching and mentorship activities, and maintain a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate progression through the Health Board's Enhanced Clinical Practitioner competency framework. The role demands excellent communication and teamwork skills, flexibility, professional accountability and a commitment to ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of person-centred care across urgent, acute, community and integrated care services. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional with experience in urgent, acute, primary or community care who is committed to developing advanced clinical skills and improving patient outcomes through integrated, multidisciplinary working. You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Interviews to be held on 22/10/2026 ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Other **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Experience **Essential** - Urgent Care / Primary Care /Acute Care or relevant community experience - Evidence of managing clinical workload **Desirable** - Demonstrates a commitment to developing clinical competence across the breadth of the enhanced care service, supported by competency assessment and supervised practice. - Relevant experience in the field of palliative care/frailty/Acute Medicine/ED - Evidence of working as an autonomous practitioner within a scope of practice - Experience of supervisory management ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Registered practitioner (e.g NMC/HPC) - Postgraduate diploma level qualification or equivalent experience - Evidence of relevant in-house training or Level 6 modules completed in patient assessment and clinical assessment or willingness to work towards - Evidence of maintaining a competency portfolio demonstrating achievement and progression in the knowledge, skills and clinical competencies required for the assessment and management of patients presenting within their scope of practice. - Knowledge of working under supervised clinical practice for assessing complex presentations, and evidencing development towards independent practice within their own scope of practice, including training, competency assessment and ongoing proficiency in the use of locally authorised patient group directions (PGD’s) where appropriate. - Engaging in training, reflective practice and ongoing development within enhanced clinical practice. - Completed, or willing to achieve within an agreed timeframe following appointment – Triage training, Verification of Death and DNACPR Training if applicable to service - Competent at phlebotomy / Cannulation / IV drug administration /ILS - Awareness of Clinical Governance - Awareness of topical issues in health and social care - Understanding of collaborative practice and the role of the enhanced clinical practitioner within the multidisciplinary team **Desirable** - Non-Medical prescribing - Specialist Practitioner Community - Teaching qualification ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 248.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10656060) - [jdps - english (pdf, 335.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10610723) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.