The post holder will be practising as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team lower limb elective arthroplasty service.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient in the triage of lower limb referrals, assessment and examination of patients in an outpatient setting, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout Orthopaedics including, where appropriate, directly listing for surgery. There will be a comprehensive and robust multidisciplinary governance process in place to support the development of these skills.
The post holder will work in accordance with the Trust Framework for Advanced Practice and their professional code of practice and legal frameworks such as relevant imaging competencies.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
* Working autonomously as an Advanced Practitioner within the Trauma & Orthopaedic Team and provide a high level of expertise to ensure patient-centred clinical care.
* Exercise advanced clinical expertise, levels of judgement, discretion and decision making whilst undertaking the skills of assessment, examination to provide a diagnosis and formulate timely treatment plans within an agreed scope of practice.
* Evaluate investigations and revise treatment plans according to patient need and assess impact and outcome.
* Assist in the safe referral and discharge of patients with undifferentiated and undiagnosed presentations in any areas of working i.e. Elective clinics.
* Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues.
* Monitor and lead improvements to standards of care through supervision of practice, clinical audit, implementation of evidence based practice, teaching and support of colleagues and the provision of professional leadership.
* Lead the implementation of new evidence based practice and contribute to the development of the evidence through research, audit and collaboration with clinical or academic staff.
* Contribute to clinical governance by leading quality improvement, audit and research projects as part of the multidisciplinary service-wide performance and quality agenda.
* Role model the Trust's values and behaviours, demonstrating a person centred approach to service delivery and development whilst maintaining a professional portfolio that supports their scope of practice.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Will Griffiths-Jones, Clinical Director on 01271 322747 or william.griffiths-jones@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Benefits
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
Car lease schemes.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential
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Desirable
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Employer details
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Barnstaple
Devon
EX31 4JB
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