Orthopaedic Enhanced Recovery Practitioner

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals; Chorley; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Enhanced Recovery Practitioner for the Orthopaedics unit at Chorley. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to implement enhanced recovery pathways, educate patients and families, and coordinate perioperative care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and clinical governance capabilities, with a focus on reducing length of stay and improving patient experiences across the

Qualifications

• Appropriate professional registration with NMC/AHP.
• Diploma or degree in Nursing/AHP or equivalent.
• Mentorship/leadership qualifications are desirable.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate the enhanced recovery pathway for hip and knee arthroplasty patients.
• Lead and participate in the multidisciplinary team on orthopaedic wards.
• Deliver patient education and manage expectations throughout perioperative care.
• Monitor patient progress and liaise with consultants and ward staff.
• Support discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up as part of the pathway.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Orthopaedic perioperative care

Clinical governance

Education & mentoring

Formation

NMC/AHP registration

Diploma/Degree in Nursing/AHP

Mentorship qualification

Description du poste

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals is seeking an experienced Enhanced Recovery Practitioner for the Orthopaedics unit at Chorley. You will lead multidisciplinary teams to implement enhanced recovery pathways, educate patients and families, and coordinate perioperative care from pre-admission to post-discharge follow-up.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and clinical governance capabilities, with a focus on reducing length of stay and improving patient experiences across the