Job summary We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic Practitioner with strong leadership skills to provide managerial responsibility for our high quality pre-operative assessment and STORM outreach Team. Utilising extensive knowledge of clinical governance and staff leadership, you will work alongside the current Orthopaedic Team to ensure a cohesive, dynamic leadership team. We provide pre-operative education and preparation to patients undergoing Elective Joint Replacement Surgery and with our exciting new pathway we are instrumental in ensuring that joint replacement patients are fully prepared for their surgery and work toward Same Day Discharge. We also provide a high quality outreach service to patients who have experienced a variety of both elective and trauma orthopaedic conditions. As the STORM Team Leader you will be responsible for maintaining our high quality service including Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment across two sites. Our Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment is a fast developing service supported by consultant anaesthetists. We provide adult pre-operative assessments for patients undergoing operations under general anaesthetic, spinal anaesthetic and regional block for Orthopaedic surgery. This is an exciting time within Orthopaedics to input into the pre-screening, risk assessment and optimisation workflows to support efficiency of the service to safely keep pace with the Trust's elective recovery programme. Main duties of the job As well as having significant experience in pre-operative assessment and the management of Orthopaedic patients, the Department Leader will be required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to develop our pre-operative assessment service in addition to our peri-operative preparation and outreach service (STORM). Our dedicated teams drive innovation with recent advances in same day discharge for total hip & knee replacement patients. You will demonstrate knowledge and skill in management of people, quality improvement and change management. You will be an effective role model demonstrating high levels of clinical competence and expertise. You will provide proactive coordination of the units cross site and excellent communication with all members of the team. Whilst this is a Nurse-Led service we welcome applications from Allied Health Professionals with relevant experience and qualifications. About us With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-BR-SUR-5042 Job locations Braintree Chadwick Drive Braintree CM7 2AL Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification. We look forward to your application Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of role responsibilities and the qualities we are looking for, please see the attached job description and person specification. We look forward to your application Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent level one NMC registration/HCPC registration oProfessional knowledge acquired through obtaining a degree (BSc Hons in Nursing/health related studies), supplemented by clinical experience. oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice. oEvidence of leadership and management training Desirable oWorking towards Masters in Nursing/ health related studies. oResearch training or experience. oQuality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) methodology training or equivalent. oTrained coach or clinical supervisor. Knowledge and Experience Essential oPost registration experience of leadership and/or management oAble to manage the clinical area, ward or department efficiently and effectively. oHave an understanding of working within a Shared Governance Culture. oExtensive Orthopaedic Experience with a variety of Orthopaedic conditions both Trauma and Elective Desirable oExperience supporting audit or research within the clinical area or department. oBudget management. oPatient partnership working. Communication Essential oExcellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety o media including electronic, face to face and verbal. Personal and People Development Essential oAble to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are in place oDemonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services. oDemonstrate knowledge of current issues related to MSEFT and NHS strategy and policy. oAble to use appraisals, personal development reviews and Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Desirable oExperience with recruitment, selection and retaining of staff oExperience of formal teaching of groups of staff. Physical Requirements Essential oValid UK Driving License with the ability to drive long distances between work locations. Person Specification Qualifications Essential oCurrent level one NMC registration/HCPC registration oProfessional knowledge acquired through obtaining a degree (BSc Hons in Nursing/health related studies), supplemented by clinical experience. oEvidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice. oEvidence of leadership and management training Desirable oWorking towards Masters in Nursing/ health related studies. oResearch training or experience. oQuality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) methodology training or equivalent. oTrained coach or clinical supervisor. Knowledge and Experience Essential oPost registration experience of leadership and/or management oAble to manage the clinical area, ward or department efficiently and effectively. oHave an understanding of working within a Shared Governance Culture. oExtensive Orthopaedic Experience with a variety of Orthopaedic conditions both Trauma and Elective Desirable oExperience supporting audit or research within the clinical area or department. oBudget management. oPatient partnership working. Communication Essential oExcellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety o media including electronic, face to face and verbal. Personal and People Development Essential oAble to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are in place oDemonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services. oDemonstrate knowledge of current issues related to MSEFT and NHS strategy and policy. oAble to use appraisals, personal development reviews and Training Needs Analysis (TNA). Desirable oExperience with recruitment, selection and retaining of staff oExperience of formal teaching of groups of staff. Physical Requirements Essential oValid UK Driving License with the ability to drive long distances between work locations. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Braintree Chadwick Drive Braintree CM7 2AL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)