Job summary
Are you a Qualified Advanced Nurse Pratctioner with an interest in Paediatric Orthopaedic care?
You must be a caring, compassionate and committed practitioner who within your scope of practice will advocate for our children, young people and their families.
You would be joining our team of experienced Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants and will work alongside our experienced Orthopaedic ANP to provide optimum Othopaedic care to the Children and Young People here at UHCW.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner who will exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision-making in clinical care. They will provide advanced clinical skills and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of the client group. They will monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues, and the provision of skilled leadership. They will lead the implementation of relevant research into practice, contributing to the further development of the evidence base through research and audit. They will contribute to clinical governance within the service by leading audit and research as part of the MDT within the area of expertise.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnosis, plan and implement programmes of evidence-based care for children with paediatric orthopaedic conditions, with re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans as appropriate.To work autonomously within the paediatric orthopaedic in-patient, out-patient and emergency department setting. To include the allocation of independent caseloads and subsequent assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with confirmed or unknown injury or illness. To work within the fracture clinic, baby clinic and general elective clinic settings, the emergency department and the wards.To assess the suitability for, and prepare parents and children for, surgical procedures.To provide post-operative care for patients on the wards, including HDU.To liaise with the nursing staff, anaesthetic and pain teams to ensure optimal post-operative pain relief.To provide expertise in the non-operative treatment of conditions e.g. bed rest and traction.To provide liaison with the emergency department regarding the assessment and outpatient management of children with orthopaedic injuries and conditions.To prescribe medicines in the capacity of an independent prescriber, in line with current legislation, local policies and within own of experience and competence. To prescribe medicines for agreed patients within the capacity of supplementary prescriber, in line with current legislation, local policies and within own level of experience and competence. Perform cannulation and venepuncture to stabilise or to provide diagnostic or treatment interventions. Order and interpret imaging, both within the acute setting and within out- patient clinical duties within agreed and ratified local protocols.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, diagnosis, plan and implement programmes of evidence-based care for children with paediatric orthopaedic conditions, with re-evaluation of implemented treatment plans as appropriate.To work autonomously within the paediatric orthopaedic in-patient, out-patient and emergency department setting. To include the allocation of independent caseloads and subsequent assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with confirmed or unknown injury or illness. To work within the fracture clinic, baby clinic and general elective clinic settings, the emergency department and the wards.To assess the suitability for, and prepare parents and children for, surgical procedures.To provide post-operative care for patients on the wards, including HDU.To liaise with the nursing staff, anaesthetic and pain teams to ensure optimal post-operative pain relief.To provide expertise in the non-operative treatment of conditions e.g. bed rest and traction.To provide liaison with the emergency department regarding the assessment and outpatient management of children with orthopaedic injuries and conditions.To prescribe medicines in the capacity of an independent prescriber, in line with current legislation, local policies and within own of experience and competence. To prescribe medicines for agreed patients within the capacity of supplementary prescriber, in line with current legislation, local policies and within own level of experience and competence. Perform cannulation and venepuncture to stabilise or to provide diagnostic or treatment interventions. Order and interpret imaging, both within the acute setting and within out- patient clinical duties within agreed and ratified local protocols.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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.
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
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Additional information
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.
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).
