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.
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
* Current level one NMC registration/HCPC registration
* Professional knowledge acquired through obtaining a degree (BSc Hons in Nursing/health related studies), supplemented by clinical experience.
* Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and reflective practice.
* Evidence of leadership and management training
Desirable
* Working towards Masters in Nursing/ health related studies.
* Research training or experience.
* Quality Service Improvement and Redesign (QSIR) methodology training or equivalent.
* Trained coach or clinical supervisor.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Post registration experience of leadership and/or management
* Able to manage the clinical area, ward or department efficiently and effectively.
* Have an understanding of working within a Shared Governance Culture.
* Extensive Orthopaedic Experience with a variety of Orthopaedic conditions both Trauma and Elective
Desirable
* Experience supporting audit or research within the clinical area or department.
* Budget management.
* Patient partnership working.
Communication
Essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a variety of media including electronic, face to face and verbal.
Personal and People Development
Essential
* Able to respond to, prioritise and analyse complex problems/situations and ensure effective interventions are in place
* Demonstrate insight in the use of data to influence patient care and services.
* Demonstrate knowledge of current issues related to MSEFT and NHS strategy and policy.
* Able to use appraisals, personal development reviews and Training Needs Analysis (TNA).
Desirable
* Experience with recruitment, selection and retaining of staff
* Experience of formal teaching of groups of staff.
Physical Requirements
Essential
* Valid UK Driving License with the ability to drive long distances between work locations.
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Braintree
Chadwick Drive
Braintree
CM7 2AL
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