Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as an Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner.
You can join the role at Band 7 if you are an experienced senior nurse who already holds the Clinical Assessment and/or Diagnostic Reasoning modules at degree or master's level.
Alternatively, if you do not yet hold one of these core academic modules at these levels, you can start at Band 6 and receive full support to complete one. Upon successful completion of your first academic module, you will be upgraded to a Band 7.
Main duties of the job
The Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner role is an extended scope practitioner working autonomously in the field of Orthopaedics at an advanced level performing tasks that would have previously been undertaken by medical and or technical staff.
This role includes acting in a way to promote early effective discharge of patients of elective and trauma patients to enable effective use of beds within the speciality.
You will demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in orthopaedics to support patients with varied and complex clinical needs within the acute setting.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Physiotherapy qualification
- Membership of relevant professional body and have appropriate professional registration with HCPC/ NMC
- Nurse practitioner Course, with completed and up to date competence in clinical assessment and history taking (or completion within 18 months of starting post).
- studied at Masters level
Desirable
- Post registration qualification preferably in specialty area
- Recognised Leadership course
- Clinical Assessment Module
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information
- Recent experience working with orthopaedic patients in a ward based setting.
- Experience of teaching within own area of expertise
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of current management of musculoskeletal conditions, Orthopaedic disorders and their treatments
Desirable
- Previous experience as a clinical specialist / Nurse Practitioner( or equivalent) in a hospital environment
- Experience of research methodology
- Previous experience of managing staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Nursing / Physiotherapy qualification
- Membership of relevant professional body and have appropriate professional registration with HCPC/ NMC
- Nurse practitioner Course, with completed and up to date competence in clinical assessment and history taking (or completion within 18 months of starting post).
- studied at Masters level
Desirable
- Post registration qualification preferably in specialty area
- Recognised Leadership course
- Clinical Assessment Module
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Analytical skills to deal with interpreting complex clinical information
- Recent experience working with orthopaedic patients in a ward based setting.
- Experience of teaching within own area of expertise
- Highly developed specialist knowledge and experience of current management of musculoskeletal conditions, Orthopaedic disorders and their treatments
Desirable
- Previous experience as a clinical specialist / Nurse Practitioner( or equivalent) in a hospital environment
- Experience of research methodology
- Previous experience of managing staff.
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).
