* We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Orthopaedic Practitioner. You can be either an experienced senior nurse who already holds the Clinical Assessment and/or the Diagnostic Reasoning modules at degree or master level and start the role as a band 7 or be supported to undertake one of the core academic modules as a band 6. On successful completion of your first academic module you will be upgraded to a Band 7.
Main duties of the job
The AOP is an extended scope practitioner working autonomously in the field of Orthopaedics at an advanced level performing tasks that would have previously been undertaken by medical and or technical staff. This role includes acting in a way to promote early effective discharge of elective and trauma patients to enable effective use of beds within the speciality. They will demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in orthopaedics to support patients with varied and complex clinical needs within the acute setting.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. A culture of learning, developing, and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
UK registered
Essential
* qualifications
* experience
* prescriber
* studied at Masters level
Desirable
* experience
* orthopaedic experience
* willingness to undertake ACP pathway
written statement
Essential
* NMC registered
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
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