Responsibilities
Manage a defined caseload of patients with fracture concerns attending clinics at the Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments.
Assess care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate clinic patient treatments, setting standards of care based on NICE/BOA guidelines.
Interpret X‑rays and manage 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 implementation of service development plans.
Provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team and train junior team members.
Escalate clinical concerns to the appropriate Lead Orthopaedic Consultant.
Work alongside Consultants in the orthopaedic clinic reviewing and treating fractures and associated wounds as an autonomous practitioner.
Manage clinic patients at Scarborough Hospital and Bridlington Hospital, serving both adults and paediatric patients.
Qualifications
Senior Registered Nurse or Allied Health Care Professional with experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Knowledge and experience working with adult and paediatric patient groups.
Excellent motivation, proactivity and dedication to the role.
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 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 of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k).
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 the Employee Assistance Programme.
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
Extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
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