Registered Nurse - Virtual Fracture Clinic | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large hospital trust in England is seeking a Fracture Clinic Nurse to manage trauma patients through their VFC pathway. This role includes working closely with Orthopaedic Consultants and ensuring adherence to Trust policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in a healthcare setting and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Apply by 9 Oct 2025 for this important role in patient management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality service in respect of the VFC pathway.
• Work closely with clinical staff to manage patients' VFC pathway.
• Attend daily VFC meeting and present patients to the Orthopaedic team.
• Provide up to date advice and care to patients and relatives.
• Manage GP referrals and triage to appropriate consultants.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies regarding VFC pathways.
• Predict and prevent breaches of VFC pathway targets.

Job description

Overview

The Trauma & Orthopaedic Outpatients department at the William Harvey Hospital, Kent is looking for a Fracture Clinic Nurse. This role will predominately be to manage the trauma patients through their VFC pathway. However, there may be other clinic demands. The busy department sees patients Monday to Friday through on both elective or emergency pathway. The department has a small team of staff made up of; Registered Nurses, Orthopaedic Practitioners, Health Care Assistants and Administrators. We are based in a purpose built building on the William Harvey site.

Previous Applicants need not apply.

Responsibilities

• To deliver a high quality, effective and flexible service in respect of the VFC pathway from referral to treatment.
• Work closely with Orthopaedic Consultants, Hand Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses, Orthopaedic Practitioners and all clinical staff to ensure that patients are actively managed through their VFC pathway.
• To attend the daily VFC meeting and present the patients to the Orthopaedic team.
• To liaise with patients and relatives, providing up to date advice and care.
• Work alongside the Virtual Fracture Clinic administrator with clear communication.
• Manage referrals from General Practitioner and triage to the appropriate consultant or therapist.
• Ensuring adherence to Trust policies and procedures with regards to VFC pathways.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of all applicable targets and processes relating to the VFC pathway.
• Ensure inter-provider transfers are timely and that the appropriate paperwork has been completed and sent or received.
• Predict and prevent breaches of targets of the VFC pathway through liaison with the Operational teams and clinicians.
• To be able to use own judgement to independently assess as first point of contact, a range of issues and situations.
• Ensure all outpatient clinic outcomes are recorded for VFC clinics.
• Support the flow of clinic by completing dressings, taking blood, supporting the plaster room team, and help manage the flow of patients.

About the Trust and Working Ethos

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Additional Information

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

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If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

This advert closes on Thursday 9 Oct 2025