The Trauma and Orthopaedic Team is looking for a Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner to join the team. The role is suitable for a senior Registered Nurse or Allied Health Care Professional with experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics who is keen to develop competencies and skills in this highly specialised area.
The successful candidate will work alongside our Consultants in orthopaedic clinic, reviewing and treating fractures and/or associated wounds, working as an autonomous practitioner. The role will consist of working within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department managing clinic patients at York Hospital and Clifton Park Chapel Clinic. Patients attending clinic will be both adult and paediatric, so knowledge and experience of both disciplines would be advantageous.
A presentation will be required as part of the interview process.
Responsibilities
* Responsible for the management of a defined caseload of patients with fracture concerns attending clinics at the Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments.
* Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinic patient treatments and the setting of standards of care based upon NICE/BOA guidelines.
* Interpret x‑rays and manage the ongoing care of patients in alignment with best evidence based practice.
* If working as a non‑medical prescriber, initiate and prescribe treatment and evaluate its clinical effectiveness.
* Undertake audit activity and lead on the implementation of service development plans.
* Provide clinical leadership within the multi‑disciplinary team and provide training for junior members of the team.
* Escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate Lead Orthopaedic Consultant.
Benefits
* A supportive & friendly working environment.
* Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role.
* Clinical supervision with Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants.
* Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development.
* Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing.
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* Generous relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k).
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. We will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment.
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