Job summary
The successful candidate will play an integral role in arthroplasty patients' journey and pathway from pre-operative assessment to post-operative and post follow up. The successful candidate will have an educational role for both patients and colleagues.
Main duties of the job
To deliver an effective high-quality arthroplasty service to include the management of an identified caseload, exercising a degree of personal and professional autonomy.
To provide professional advice and support to ensure the delivery of safe, effective services for patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty.
To deliver high quality, patient focused care, acting as a role model for practice across the specialty and Trust.
Act as a source of expertise, advice, and knowledge for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals for an efficient, effective, and timely patient pathway.
Work within the MDT, facilitating optimal evidence-based care throughout all aspects of lower limb arthroplasty pathway.
Support the planning and scheduling of HVLC arthroplasty theatre lists.
Lead the Joint Review Follow UP Clinic and assist in developing and modernising this service to meet current and future requirements.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
- A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
- Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education, Qualitfication, and Training
Essential
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of further continued professional development.
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Degree in related field
Desirable
- Masters in related subject
- Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme.
- MSc, PGDip, or PGCert in Enhanced Clinical Practice or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Orthopaedic/AHP experience
- High level of clinical skill
- Evidence of successful change management
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working across service interfaces
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology etc.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Able to effectively prioritise workload.
- Ability to influence and persuade others in the promotion of high standards of patient care.
- Evidence of undertaking audit and developing action plans
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice.
- Computer literate - word, excel, power point
- Able to analyse and use information and data to inform practice and service needs.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, including PSIRF, and risk.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust.
Person Specification
Education, Qualitfication, and Training
Essential
- Recognised Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Evidence of further continued professional development.
- Registered Nurse or AHP
- Degree in related field
Desirable
- Masters in related subject
- Completion of appropriate management and leadership programme.
- MSc, PGDip, or PGCert in Enhanced Clinical Practice or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Orthopaedic/AHP experience
- High level of clinical skill
- Evidence of successful change management
Desirable
- Experience of MDT working across service interfaces
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience of clinical examination, history taking, pharmacology, pathophysiology etc.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team in English.
- Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
- Able to effectively prioritise workload.
- Ability to influence and persuade others in the promotion of high standards of patient care.
- Evidence of undertaking audit and developing action plans
- Knowledge of evidence informed and research based practice.
- Computer literate - word, excel, power point
- Able to analyse and use information and data to inform practice and service needs.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work within a team and independently.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance, including PSIRF, and risk.
Desirable
- Knowledge of Quality Improvement methodologies
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
Essential
- Ability to travel to other sites within the Trust.
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).
