Job summary
- Main area
- Hip/Knee arthroplasty and Bone Infection Service
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 303-7442686
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £38,682 - £46,580 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse Major Revision Hip/Knee Arthroplasty & Bone Infection Service
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The post holder, working with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the management of the patient group. They will implement effective care of patients under the care of the major revision hip/knee and Bone Infection Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
-Have specialist knowledge in the field of revision arthroplasty and bone infection and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.
-Offer an advisory role in the speciality of revision arthroplasty and bone infection, which supports health professionals, patients, and carers.
-Be responsible for supporting the ACP CNS in running nurse led services and clinics that support bone infection patients in their treatment pathway.
-Support the answering of telephone calls and emails to the service’s generic contact points, e.g., Bone Infection Service and Wound Infection Helpline
Working for our organisation
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
-Manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments. This would require frequent
concentration due to the complexity.
-Implement patient care in conjunction with the ACP/CNS and MDT.
-Act as a role model of expert clinical practice for revision arthroplasty and bone infection care.
-Ensure standards of care are maintained in accordance with the Trusts care policies and clinical governance.
-Support the ACP/CNS in designated revision arthroplasty and bone infection clinics.
-Recognise and develop opportunities to expand own scope of practice in support of the service.
-Support the ACP/CNS to implement programs of evidence and research-based care.
-Provide health promotion and education for the patient, their family and carers.
-Ensure administration arrangements for the admission and discharge of patients are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.
-Ability and commitment to undertake clinical duties as and when required across the Trust.
-In the absence of the ACP/CNS be the first point of contact for the patients when questions arise along the patient pathway.
-Identify innovative care and practice to ensure best clinical outcomes to benefit the patients, families, carers and organisational needs.
-Act as patient advocate. Communicate the needs of the patient and their families effectively within the Trust and MDT
Partake in daily reviews and ward rounds of revision arthroplasty and bone infection service patients.
-Support the ACP/CNS to develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for staff and patients relating to the patient pathway.
-Supporting the ACP/CNS participate in the delivery of education relevant to the specialty within the Trust.
Person specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
- Diploma/Degree level nursing qualification
- Willingness to complete postgraduate orthopaedic nursing course.
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration training/qualification relevant to the specialty.
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration band 5 experience in an acute surgical setting
- Worked as a member of an MDT
- Involvement in Audit
- Evidence of ability to work autonomously
- Evidence of ability to recognise complex situations and take appropriate actions
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing patients with bone infection
- Orthopaedic surgery experience
SKILLS
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organisational skills
- linical skills competenceincluding Performance of Phlebotomy, Cannulation, ECG
- Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating
- Able to communicate sensitive and complex information accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing where there may be barriers to understanding.
- Communicates with patients, carers, and family members in an empathetic manner
- Formal presentation skills
Desirable criteria
- Interpretation of blood results
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lucy Jackson
- Job title
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01216854000
- Additional information
0121 685 4000 ext 55523
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