ABOUT THE TEAMThe Paediatric Orthopaedic service accepts patients from across the Wessex region; a population of approximately 8.4million. It covers Outpatient clinics as well as supporting inpatients on ward G3. As well as accepting referrals from across the Wessex Network, Southampton Childrens Hospital is one of the only Paediatric Trauma Centres on the South Coast. You will be working with a Multidisciplinary team across the Orthopaedic Specialty as well as supporting long term patients through transition to adult care. WHAT YOULL DOWorking with the existing multidisciplinary team you will be responsible for: Providing specialist advice, education and support to health care professionals and parents/carers of children with orthopaedic and trauma conditions.The role will include a combination of inpatient and outpatient duties, with opportunities arising from both sectors. Both will be fully supported to promote and work towards independent working. Dealing with sensitive and distressing situations, managing these in an appropriate manner Managing your own work load, assessing and prioritising within agreed specialist guidelines Contributing to the development of the specialist service, ensuring documentation and programmes of care are updated regularly. Ensuring documentation is completed to Trust policy and in accordance with NMC requirements Building good working relationships with the multidisciplinary team and providing support to staff on the wardWork in areas of specialist interest, with the option to develop specialist skills and knowledgeAs part of the role, you will undertake a Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice. Throughout this process, you will be supported by both the ACP team and the Consultant team.