The Orthopaedic Fracture Clinics in East Kent are looking for a motivated, positive and clinically competent individual to lead the teams and service. This is a new role within East Kent to support the fracture clinics Trust wide, based in Canterbury.
To be successful you will need to have experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing as well as leading a team. You will be supported by the Orthopaedic Matron and work closely with the Service Manager and Specialty lead for Trauma and Orthopaedics Services.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have line-management responsibilities for the nursing team, including Registered Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Plaster Technicians and Healthcare Assistants.
You will need to provide clinical leadership to ensure that all patients are provided with a high-quality, evidence-based and seamless service, whilst being a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner.
Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient management of all workforce and financial resources within their clinical area.
To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
With the support of the Orthopaedic Matron, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent, and effective nursing/midwifery workforce for their clinical area and contribute to the identification of new nursing/midwifery and support roles within their clinical specialty.
To facilitate, support and ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To demonstrate an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups, and committees, providing an expert nursing/midwifery contribution.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Relevant professional qualification
* Education to degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
* Possession of relevant mentorship or teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
* Substantive experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics
* Experience of team leadership
Desirable
* Evidence of change management skills
* Evidence of effectively handling competing priorities and meeting deadlines
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Problem solving skills
* Clinically competent in speciality
Desirable
* Awareness of relevant clinical IT systems
Employer details
Employer name
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kent and Canterbury Hospital
Ethelbert Road
Canterbury
CT1 3NG #J-18808-Ljbffr