About this role
Job summary
To ensure that patients admitted onto the orthopaedic trauma ward are appropriately assessed and to ensure that all pertinent test, specialist investigations and clerking are completed and available. Liaising and ensure these have been undertaken by all disciplines involved inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
Work as an independent practitioner supporting with management of patients with Orthopaedic needs whist requires inpatient care.
Facilitate and support the effective and efficient management of the trauma caseload ensuring operative and other interventions are undertaken in a safe and timely manner
Act as a clinical expert and professional resource of the multidisciplinary team with the Trust
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse Registered practitioner to masters level or equivalent level of highly developed specialist knowledge Specialist Clinical Course (may include Surgical First Assistant, Advanced Assessment, and non-medical prescribing modules) Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent Intravenous accreditation
Desirable
Masters in an appropriate subject
Experience Essential
Experience Extensive experience as Sister/Charge Nurse Post registration experience including a substantial recent experience within the orthopaedic/trauma speciality
Desirable
Experience of working as a trauma CNS
Knowledge Essential
Extensive knowledge of orthopaedics Knowledge of the implications of fragility
Desirable
Knowledge of the principles of enhanced recovery
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Organisational skills Computer literate and able to use word, outlook and basic excel
Desirable
Advanced clinical nursing skills including physical assessment
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Barts Health NHS Trust
Address Whipps Cross University Hospital
London
E11 1NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)