James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Supporting and assisting Clinicians in a variety of orthopaedic Clinics. This will involve different Trauma, elective and spinal outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
The main role of the post is to prepare and oversee clinics. This will involve ensuring they are running efficiently, using the resources available, supporting clinicians and anticipating their requirements.
Responsible for HCA's in the clinical areas, and supporting them whilst on duty.
Ensuring the patients are cared for to the highest standards, which are underpinned by the Trust's Values and Behaviors.
Job responsibilities
We are responsible for ensuring all our patients are appraised of any further treatments or investigations and ensure they are well informed about each step.
Outpatient staff are expected to work as a team and support the plaster room as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Diploma/degree in nursing studies or working towards
Knowledge and Experience
* Relevant experience in a healthcare environment.
* Previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
* Previous experience within an Acute setting
* Broad clinical knowledge base in orthopaedics
Skills and Knowledge
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Accurate document presentation and attention to detail
* Punctual and reliable
* Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
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.
Address
Trauma and Orthopaedic Outpatients, James Paget University Hospital
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