Lead orthopaedic practitioner

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated leader for their Trauma and Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Department. This role requires strong clinical management skills and the ability to inspire and develop a cohesive team. You will oversee patient care assessments, ensuring the highest standards are met while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. With a commitment to staff development and quality governance, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a busy hospital environment. Join a supportive organization that values diversity and is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services.

Qualifications

• RGN/AHP qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience in trauma and orthopaedics is required.
• Teaching and mentorship experience is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trauma and Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Department effectively.
• Ensure high standards of patient care and service delivery.
• Supervise and teach nursing and non-nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Management

Team Supervision

Patient Care Assessment

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Education

RGN / AHP Qualification

BOA Casting Certificate

Degree Level Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job summary

To lead our dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Department with the Orthopaedic and Nursing teams coordinating with the Matron to provide strong leadership, effective unit management and staff development.

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To take the responsibility for the delivery of clinical services on the unit, coupled with supporting quality governance, patient experience and department workforce and education.

The post holder will be required to work in all areas as required to meet the needs of the service.

The post holder is required to hold an up to date British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) casting certificate.

Primarily based at Bedford Hospital, with management responsibility for the Gifford Nash Fracture Clinic, alongside providing professional, expert leadership to the plaster service across both hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

To provide kind, skilled, and expert leadership in supporting the unit, whilst possessing the ability to have innovative ideas, empower others and deliver continuous sustained improvements.

To supervise and teach other nursing and non-nursing staff, acting as an excellent clinical role model and team leader to ensure quality care is delivered to the patients.

To lead the unit and liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the organisation and with external stakeholders, to ensure care is delivered to the patient effectively and efficiently.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-NUR8911-MR

Job locations

bedford

Kempston Road

bedford

MK42 9DJ

Job description Job responsibilities

To lead our dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Department with the Orthopaedic and Nursing teams coordinating with the Matron to provide strong leadership, effective unit management and staff development.

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To take the responsibility for the delivery of clinical services on the unit, coupled with supporting quality governance, patient experience and department workforce and education.

To provide kind, skilled, and expert leadership in supporting the unit, whilst possessing the ability to have innovative ideas, empower others and deliver continuous sustainedimprovements.

Job description Job responsibilities

To lead our dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Department with the Orthopaedic and Nursing teams coordinating with the Matron to provide strong leadership, effective unit management and staff development.

To take responsibility for the assessments of the care needs; the development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure the highest possible standards of care are received by patients.

To take the responsibility for the delivery of clinical services on the unit, coupled with supporting quality governance, patient experience and department workforce and education.

To provide kind, skilled, and expert leadership in supporting the unit, whilst possessing the ability to have innovative ideas, empower others and deliver continuous sustainedimprovements.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oRGN / AHP qualification or equivalent
• oBOA casting certificate
• oExperience of teaching and mentorship
• oRelevant ongoing CPD

Desirable

• oDegree level education
• oTeaching qualification
• oLeadership qualification

Experience Essential

• oExtensive experience in trauma and orthopaedics
• oUnit/department management experience
• oExperience of leading a team
• oIT skills (Advanced Keyboard skills and experience in using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel)
• oEvidence of change management

Desirable

• oExperience of audit / Quality Improvement

Knowledge Essential

• oDemonstrable specialist knowledge in fracture management and the application of casts
• oKnowledge of complaints and governance management
• oAbility to deal with conflict and challenge
• oExperience of HR policy and process

Desirable

• oTransformational leadership style
• oKnowledge of outpatients processes and systems

personal skills Essential

• oAbility to support plaster services across both hospital sites
• oAbility to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• oAble to lead and motivate a team

Desirable

• oDemonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• oRGN / AHP qualification or equivalent
• oBOA casting certificate
• oExperience of teaching and mentorship
• oRelevant ongoing CPD

Desirable

• oDegree level education
• oTeaching qualification
• oLeadership qualification

Experience Essential

• oExtensive experience in trauma and orthopaedics
• oUnit/department management experience
• oExperience of leading a team
• oIT skills (Advanced Keyboard skills and experience in using Microsoft packages, such as Word and Excel)
• oEvidence of change management

Desirable

• oExperience of audit / Quality Improvement

Knowledge Essential

• oDemonstrable specialist knowledge in fracture management and the application of casts
• oKnowledge of complaints and governance management
• oAbility to deal with conflict and challenge
• oExperience of HR policy and process

Desirable

• oTransformational leadership style
• oKnowledge of outpatients processes and systems

personal skills Essential

• oAbility to support plaster services across both hospital sites
• oAbility to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• oAble to lead and motivate a team

Desirable

• oDemonstrate ability to think creatively and laterally

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

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

bedford

Kempston Road

bedford

MK42 9DJ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

bedford

Kempston Road

bedford

MK42 9DJ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)