Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for any experienced registered practitioner, either from a nursing, operating department, or other allied health professional background who wishes to develop their clinical skills in a structured, supportive and innovative direction. We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic staff, with orthopaedic experience. Please note if you do not meet the essential criteria, a trainee position will be considered under Annex 21. Main duties of the job The post holder will manage a patient caseload of patients within the speciality from diagnosis throughout the treatment trajectory to discharge. The practitioner will be required to assist during surgery as first or second assistant performing a variety of surgical / nursing skills. A key function of this post will be to provide support, information and advice to patients, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team on aspects of the service. The practitioner will also provide assistance and support to other staff whilst improving clinical practice, enhancing service provision and streamlining patient focused care. This post will allow the individual the opportunity to network with specialist nurse colleagues for the purpose of developing practice, research and audit, development of standardised patient information and clinical supervision. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions Your Leadership Impact Leading your Team to Success Leading Into the Future Service Improvement for Beginners Developing your Service Improvement Skills Lean Practitioner The leadership and improvement programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust values and behaviours Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role. After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-HNO-6925463 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - SCP Essential oExcellent understanding of advanced practice oKnowledge of strategic issues which influence area of practice at a local/national level oKnowledge of audit and research processes KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Trainee SCP Essential oA basic understanding of advanced practice oKnowledge of issues which influence area of practice at a local/national level oKnowledge of audit and research processes QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Trainee SCP Essential oNMC level 1 registration or Equivalent allied health professional qualification oTeaching certificate o Registered nurse / Allied health professional oEvidence of recent relevant professional development Desirable oNon Medical Prescribing qualification oHons degree (MSC or working towards desirable) Clinical skills level 3 Experience Trainee SCP Essential opost registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area or in an acute health care setting Desirable oExperience in managing change oCurrent teaching experience. QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING SCP Essential oNMC level 1 registration or Equivalent allied health professional qualification oHons degree oMSC in surgical care practice or advanced clinical practice oTeaching certificate oClinical skills level 3 oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification oRegistered nurse / Allied health professional oEvidence of recent relevant professional development Experience SCP Essential oSignificant post registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area or in an acute health care setting oExperience in managing change oCurrent teaching experience. Person Specification KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - SCP Essential oExcellent understanding of advanced practice oKnowledge of strategic issues which influence area of practice at a local/national level oKnowledge of audit and research processes KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS - Trainee SCP Essential oA basic understanding of advanced practice oKnowledge of issues which influence area of practice at a local/national level oKnowledge of audit and research processes QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Trainee SCP Essential oNMC level 1 registration or Equivalent allied health professional qualification oTeaching certificate o Registered nurse / Allied health professional oEvidence of recent relevant professional development Desirable oNon Medical Prescribing qualification oHons degree (MSC or working towards desirable) Clinical skills level 3 Experience Trainee SCP Essential opost registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area or in an acute health care setting Desirable oExperience in managing change oCurrent teaching experience. QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING SCP Essential oNMC level 1 registration or Equivalent allied health professional qualification oHons degree oMSC in surgical care practice or advanced clinical practice oTeaching certificate oClinical skills level 3 oNon-Medical Prescribing qualification oRegistered nurse / Allied health professional oEvidence of recent relevant professional development Experience SCP Essential oSignificant post registration experience working at a senior level within speciality area or in an acute health care setting oExperience in managing change oCurrent teaching experience. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)