Overview
As an Advanced Clinical Practitioner within Trauma, Orthopaedics, and Frailty services, you will provide advanced clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management for patients presenting with musculoskeletal injuries and frailty-related conditions. You will work autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary orthogeriatric team to deliver holistic, patient-centered care.
* Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments and develop integrated management plans for trauma, orthopaedic, and frail patients.
* Identify frailty syndromes and implement tailored care pathways to improve functional outcomes and reduce complications.
* Order and interpret relevant diagnostic investigations, including imaging and laboratory tests.
* Perform advanced clinical procedures relevant to trauma and orthopaedics.
* Collaborate effectively with geriatricians, surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
* Lead patient education, rehabilitation, and discharge planning with a focus on frailty prevention and optimisation of recovery.
* Participate in clinical governance, audit, research, and service development within the orthogeriatric and trauma/orthopaedic services.
Qualifications & Skills
* Holds a Masters degree or equivalent in Advanced Clinical Practice.
* Has proven experience in trauma and orthopaedics, with demonstrable knowledge or experience working within frailty and orthogeriatric services.
* Demonstrates advanced clinical reasoning with comprehensive understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and frailty syndromes.
* Is skilled in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures relevant to the specialty.
* Possesses excellent communication, leadership, and multidisciplinary teamwork skills.
* Holds current professional registration (e.g., NMC, HCPC) and adheres to high professional standards.
* Is committed to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
* Supporting and mentoring junior staff and students.
Employer Information & Additional Notes
* We reserve the right to close positions early.
* Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving progress in delivering strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work.
* We scored best in the country in the NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance; in 2024, the Trust scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise.
* Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
* For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please check eligibility; note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
* The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will be met through salary deduction by the successful candidate(s).
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