Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 303-6505659
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Sister/Charge Nurse: Major Revision & Bone Infection Service
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is a regional Major Revision Centre. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join this growing Major Revision and Bone Infection specialist service.
The team are the main point of contact for patients, consultants and the wider region, offering support and specialist advice.
The successful applicant will work as part of a wider Multi Disciplinary Team , supporting in-patient and outpatient care for patients undergoing revision arthroplasty surgery and with chronic infection.
Main duties of the job
The post holder, working with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, 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.
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
The team are the main point of contact for patients, consultants and the wider region, offering support and specialist advice.
Please refer to the attached job description for details.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration Diploma/Degree level nursing qualification Willingness to complete post-graduate 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
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Organisational skills Clinical skills competence- including 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 Interpretation of blood results Application Form Interview References
Desirable criteria
- Interpretation of blood results
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to cover service requirements. Ability to work under pressure
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
- Nicola Bowsher
- Job title
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0121 685 4000
- Additional information
extension 55523
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