Job Overview
The post holder will be responsible for being a clinical expert, delivering safe and effective care to all categories of Spinal Disorders patients at outpatient and inpatient phases. They will use highly developed specialist knowledge to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based nursing care programmes, supervise, mentor and appraise pre‑ and post‑registration staff, and manage the day‑to‑day activity of the service. They will provide direct clinical care to elective Spinal Disorders patients, advise and signpost patients accessing the Spinal Disorders Helpline, and employ team working and leadership skills to ensure safe and effective delivery of the service in line with RJAH Trust values and behaviours.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
* Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
* Plan specialised nursing service provision or specialised health and education programmes.
* Coordinate multi‑disciplinary activities in the specialist area, including planning and running nurse‑led clinics.
* Independently manage patient caseloads overseen by Spinal Disorders consultants, providing assessment, plan and evaluation within the specialist area. This includes history taking, physical examination and requesting agreed diagnostic procedures and clinical investigations, working within your scope of practice, and referring to a Consultant when necessary.
* Discuss patient information/investigation results with MDT and GPs, dictating letters to other healthcare professionals where required.
* Implement changes in clinical practice that improve standards of care and health outcomes in the Spinal Disorders field within the Trust and wider community.
* Contribute to or participate in policy and practice changes arising from audits or complaints.
* Coordinate and carry out pre‑operative assessments, working closely with the anaesthetic team and referring to a Consultant when necessary.
* Attend the Regional Spinal Network meetings, providing any required data for the British Spinal Registry.
Pay banding subject to NHS Terms and Conditions Job Evaluation
About the Trust
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, and a strong reputation for research and innovation. In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Benefits
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities. RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Location
The hospital is located outside Oswestry, just off the A5, with the nearest train station in Gobowen, approximately two miles away on the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales, offering a rich historic culture, excellent transport links and outstanding opportunities for those who enjoy an outdoor lifestyle or look to raise a family.
Contact
For further details or informal visits please contact: Name: Shashank Chitgopkar
Job title: Clinical Lead Spinal Disorders
Email: ellie.evans17@nhs.net
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