Job summary
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Fracture Clinic team at the Conquest. This role will incorporate the leadership of the fracture clinic and outpatient services within Orthopaedics as well as specialist practitioner responsibilities, including specialist management and care of both fracture and elective patients.
We are looking for a strong team player with extensive orthopaedic knowledge able to lead the team and look at new ways of working. You will have close working relationships with wider members of the MDT including Consultants and Physiotherapy.
Main duties of the job
Specialist advice, guidance and provision of care for orthopaedic both elective/urgent services
Nurse led Triage/Clinics for orthopaedic service, including virtual clinics
Leadership and line management of orthopaedic outpatient team and casting department
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
- Opportunity prescribe medication to patient
- Opportunity for Advanced Assessment skills/ Minor Injury
- Be able to request and basic interpretation of x-ray
- Must have Orthopaedic experience
- Manage Follow up patients' appointments
- Work closely with consultants
- Ability to support and mentor junior members of staff
What you'll bring with you
- NMC Qualification
- IMMER Qualification/Course
- Nurse Practitioner level
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Flexible and positive attitude
- A warm, considerate and empathetic character
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Opportunity prescribe medication to patient
- Opportunity for Advanced Assessment skills/ Minor Injury
- Be able to request and basic interpretation of x-ray
- Must have Orthopaedic experience
- Manage Follow up patients' appointments
- Work closely with consultants
- Ability to support and mentor junior members of staff
What you'll bring with you
- NMC Qualification
- IMMER Qualification/Course
- Nurse Practitioner level
- Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Flexible and positive attitude
- A warm, considerate and empathetic character
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Managerial or Leadership qualification/ Experience
Desirable
- Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Education/Training qualification
- Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (ie Physical Assessment, Prescribing)
- IRMER qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Orthopaedic experience
- Leadership experience
- People Management experience
- NHS Expeience
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of Quality/Service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
- Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
- Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy.
- Commitment to own professional and personal development
- Budget and resource management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse/Professional and hold active registration with relevant Professional body
- Degree level qualification relevant to role
- Managerial or Leadership qualification/ Experience
Desirable
- Restorative supervision/Professional Nurse Advocate qualification
- Education/Training qualification
- Advanced Clinical Practice modules at Masters level (ie Physical Assessment, Prescribing)
- IRMER qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive Orthopaedic experience
- Leadership experience
- People Management experience
- NHS Expeience
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of Quality/Service improvement
Skills
Essential
- Leadership skills that demonstrate the ability to manage self and lead others, able to motivate and inspire a team
- Day to day management of a team/service, able to allocate and manage staff organise placements, support learners, provide supervision and line management responsibilities and record keeping. Ability to promote staff wellbeing and manage performance
- Digital Skills, use of systems, report writing and presentation skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive information and provide reassurance and empathy.
- Commitment to own professional and personal development
- Budget and resource management skills
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).
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).
