About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a deputy ward / department leader to lead the fracture clinic and orthopaedic outpatients department over at County Hospital.
The post holder will have delegated responsibility and will be supported by the department leader based at the Royal Stoke University Hospital, to lead and manage a small group of registered staff and support staff. With indirect supervision, will be supported to lead the day to day running of the clinic, promoting care excellence and positive patient experience.
There will be the opportunity to be involved with a new initiative: Virtual Fracture Clinic (VFC) and also to support the department leader, directorate management team and clinicians to make changes and develop their services.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the safe running of fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the departmentwhich may involve travel to support either Royal Stoke or County site according to service needs.
Providespecialist advice in relation to care of patients in fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the department.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of a group of staff, providing clinical and managerial support to Registered Staff and support staff.
Responsible for work allocation and checking of tasks of support staff and/or less experienced staff.
May berequiredto support the Virtual Fracture Clinic according to service need.
Has specialist knowledge of orthopaedic conditions andsupplemented by specialist training:the British Orthopaedic Association casting certificate thusensuringthe provision ofhigh-qualitycare in the department.
Deputise fortheward leaderatDirectorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups.
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities beingidentified within the multi-professional team.
Please see job description for further and full details.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensure the safe running of fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the departmentwhich may involve travel to support either Royal Stoke or County site according to service needs.
Providespecialist advice in relation to care of patients in fracture clinic, plaster room and associated elective outpatient clinics within the department.
Responsible for the day-to-day management of a group of staff, providing clinical and managerial support to Registered Staff and support staff.
Responsible for work allocation and checking of tasks of support staff and/or less experienced staff.
May berequiredto support the Virtual Fracture Clinic according to service need.
Has specialist knowledge of orthopaedic conditions andsupplemented by specialist training:the British Orthopaedic Association casting certificate thusensuringthe provision ofhigh-qualitycare in the department.
Deputise fortheward leaderatDirectorate/ Divisional meetings and working groups.
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities beingidentifiedwithin the multi-professional team.
Please see job description for full and further details.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications Essential
Current NMC Registration Evidence of degree level study within a nursing related subject Mentorship course or equivalent
Desirable
Formal leadership & management training Holder of the BOA casting certificate
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Essential
Minimum of 5 years post registration experience within orthopaedics or relevant supporting experience Minimum of 2 years experience within a fracture clinic or similar setting Ability to lead change and new ways of working
Desirable
Experience within a band 6 role within fracture clinic, orthopaedics or similar setting
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).
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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 University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address County Hospital
Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)