The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner (tAP) 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 within their professional code of practice and all legal frameworks related to their developing role, for example non-medical prescribing legislation and 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
* To successfully complete the Advanced Practitioner (AP) Degree Apprenticeship MSc (Level 7) programme or MSc Advanced Practice non-apprenticeship route in line with the Trust Framework, Health Education England (HEE), speciality standards and their primary professional regulatory body for Advanced Practice, with the expectation that on successful completion the post holder will move into a qualified AP role at band 8a.
* The post holder will be working towards fulfilling the expectations of an AP as set out in the Trust Framework for Advanced Practice and the Trust AP Job Description.
* On successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, the post-holder will be able to:
* Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques autonomously in the context of their speciality.
* Identify presenting problems and provide an accurate diagnosis.
* Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives with the patient.
* Competently plan and implement realistic and safe programmes of investigation and treatment.
* Evaluate investigations and treatment plans to assess impact and outcome.
* Relate findings to presenting pathology and revise treatment plans.
* Demonstrate advanced clinical competence in the speciality area.
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.
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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