Trauma and Orthopaedic Advanced Clinical Practitioner Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Shireal R. Lewis; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their trauma and orthopaedic department. This full-time role emphasizes high-quality, patient-centered care, particularly for older, frail patients. The successful candidate will collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team and will have opportunities for professional development and clinical supervision. With a focus on leadership, education, and research, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a trusted organization known for excellence in patient care and contribute to improving health outcomes.

Qualifications

• Motivated healthcare professional with advanced skills in trauma and orthopaedics.
• Strong focus on improving patient care through leadership and education.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality holistic care for frail orthopaedic patients.
• Managing own caseload and making high-level clinical decisions.
• Engaging in research and educational program development.

Skills

Experience in acute and/or surgical setting

Knowledge/experience in Orthopaedics

Leadership skills

Research skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Advanced Clinical Practitioner qualification

Non-medical prescribing certification

Job description

Trauma and Orthopaedic Advanced Clinical Practitioner Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job Details

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

We seek a motivated healthcare professional to join as an Advanced Clinical Practitioner in the trauma and orthopaedic department at Royal Bolton Hospital. The successful candidate will work alongside a skilled team dedicated to high-quality, patient-centered care.

This role offers a salary at Band 8a. Non-medical prescribing is required.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in an acute and/or surgical setting preferred.
• Knowledge/experience in Orthopaedics and frailty is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Self-motivated with a focus on improving patient care through advanced skills, leadership, education, and research.

Support and Development

The postholder will receive clinical supervision from an Orthogeriatrician and ACP, with access to CPD aligned with all four domains of advanced practice.

About Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

We serve Bolton with integrated acute, intermediate, and community healthcare, collaborating with primary care and local authorities to ensure seamless patient services. Our trust is rated 'Good' by the CQC and is recognized for excellence in maternity, neonatal, and pediatric care.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality holistic care, especially for older, frail orthopaedic patients under supervision.
• Acting as a liaison within the multidisciplinary team.
• Managing own caseload, making high-level clinical decisions.
• Facilitating inter-professional care, maintaining records.
• Engaging in research and audit activities.
• Developing and delivering educational programs.
• Ordering and interpreting radiological imaging.
• This is a non-medical prescribing position.

Refer to the full job description and person specification for more details. The closing date is Thursday, 8 May 2025.

Additional Information

This employer is a proud member of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.