Sister/Charge Nurse Major Revision Hip/Knee Arthroplasty & Bone Infection Service

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist orthopaedic hospital in Birmingham is seeking a clinical expert to provide specialist knowledge and support the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in patient management for bone infection and revision arthroplasty. The ideal candidate will act as a patient advocate and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. The role includes flexible working arrangements, fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to support clinical practice and empower others.
• Experience in managing a diverse patient caseload.
• Commitment to maintaining care standards and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist knowledge and advice on patient care.
• Support ACP/CNS in nurse-led services and clinics.
• Act as a patient advocate and first point of contact.

Skills

Specialist knowledge in revision arthroplasty

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Job description

Overview

The post holder, working with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the management of the patient group. They will implement effective care of patients under the care of the major revision hip/knee and Bone Infection Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Responsibilities

• Have specialist knowledge in the field of revision arthroplasty and bone infection and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.
• Offer an advisory role in the speciality of revision arthroplasty and bone infection, which supports health professionals, patients, and carers.
• Be responsible for supporting the ACP CNS in running nurse led services and clinics that support bone infection patients in their treatment pathway.
• Support the answering of telephone calls and emails to the service's generic contact points, e.g., Bone Infection Service and Wound Infection Helpline, Manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rational of investigations and treatments. This would require frequent concentration due to the complexity.
• Implement patient care in conjunction with the ACP/CNS and MDT.
• Act as a role model of expert clinical practice for revision arthroplasty and bone infection care.
• Ensure standards of care are maintained in accordance with the Trusts care policies and clinical governance.
• Support the ACP/CNS in designated revision arthroplasty and bone infection clinics.
• Recognise and develop opportunities to expand own scope of practice in support of the service.
• Support the ACP/CNS to implement programs of evidence and research-based care.
• Provide health promotion and education for the patient, their family and carers.
• Ensure administration arrangements for the admission and discharge of patients are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.
• Ability and commitment to undertake clinical duties as and when required across the Trust.
• In the absence of the ACP/CNS be the first point of contact for the patients when questions arise along the patient pathway.
• Identify innovative care and practice to ensure best clinical outcomes to benefit the patients, families, carers and organisational needs.
• Act as patient advocate. Communicate the needs of the patient and their families effectively within the Trust and MDT
• Partake in daily reviews and ward rounds of revision arthroplasty and bone infection service patients.
• Support the ACP/CNS to develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for staff and patients relating to the patient pathway.
• Supporting the ACP/CNS participate in the delivery of education relevant to the specialty within the Trust.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.