Job summary
The Fracture Clinic at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is looking for a motivated, positive and clinically-competent individual to lead the team and the service.
To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in trauma or orthopaedic nursing as well as leading a team. You will be supported by the Clinical Matron and work closely with the Service Manager and Specialty Lead for Trauma Services.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will have line-management responsibilities for the nursing team, including Registered Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Plaster Technicians and Healthcare Assistants.
You will need to provide clinical leadership to ensure that all patients are provided with a high-quality, evidence-based and seamless service, whilst being a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner.
Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient management of all workforce and financial resources within their clinical area.
To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.
With the support of the Clinical Matron, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent, and effective nursing/midwifery workforce for their clinical area and contribute to the identification of new nursing/midwifery and support roles within their clinical specialty.
To facilitate, support and ensure the development of all staff within their team.
To demonstrate an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.
To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups, and committees, providing an expert nursing/midwifery contribution.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain own professional registration and practice within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct / HCPCs Code of Professional Conduct.
Provide visible, effective clinical and professional leadership to all staff within the ward / department.
To be responsible for the patients clinical journey in conjunction with medical colleagues, along the agreed patient care pathways supported by evidence-based practice.
Act as a mentor/role model to enhance the performance and capability of others through formal and informal interactions. Provide constructive feedback to support and enable others to develop their potential.
Act as a resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge and experience within the ward / department.
Foster an open, inclusive style of management, promoting cohesive team working, whilst ensuring that communication channels are effective within the ward / department.
Support the Clinical Matron in working in partnership with all members of the health and social care community to promote collaborative working and develop robust patient pathways within the speciality.
Represent the Trust and the profession at local, regional and national events and networks as required.
Support the Divisional Matron / Clinical Matron in the delivery of the Safeguarding Adults and Children agendas.
Ensure appropriate systems are in place to monitor, develop and review the quality of care through clinical audit and benchmarking, taking action to ensure that patient care is improved in line with organisation requirements.
Ensure that the collection of required data takes place and that action plans within the ward / department to maintain/improve standards are put in place and completed.
Promote research and evidence-based practice within the ward / department.
To ensure Trust policies and practices are implemented which will promote the Health & Safety environment of all patients, staff and visitors to the ward / department.
To be proactive in dealing with concerns and complaints from patients, patients families and staff. Support the Clinical Matron in investigating and responding to formal complaints and Serious Incidents when they arise and undertake RCAs of incidents and infections as required.
Develop a culture within the ward / department that supports staff to actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and any concerns are reported to the Clinical Matron for appropriate escalation within the division.
Working with the infection prevention and control team, clinical colleagues and Clinical Matrons monitor infection rates and take forward those actions and changes necessary to reduce the incidence.
To effectively manage the ward / department budget to ensure agreed services are delivered and income and expenditure balance is achieved.
To contribute to the identification of service improvements which deliver efficiencies into the financial manoeuvrings within QUIPP and internal SIP targets.
Demonstrate on-going professional development by keeping up to date with national and local developments in nursing / midwifery and NHS policy and practice.
To deputise as appropriate for the Clinical Matron.
To provide a positive image of the Trust.
To maintain clinical competence in specialist field, maintaining clinical credibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain own professional registration and practice within the NMCs Code of Professional Conduct / HCPCs Code of Professional Conduct.
Provide visible, effective clinical and professional leadership to all staff within the ward / department.
To be responsible for the patients clinical journey in conjunction with medical colleagues, along the agreed patient care pathways supported by evidence-based practice.
Act as a mentor/role model to enhance the performance and capability of others through formal and informal interactions. Provide constructive feedback to support and enable others to develop their potential.
Act as a resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge and experience within the ward / department.
Foster an open, inclusive style of management, promoting cohesive team working, whilst ensuring that communication channels are effective within the ward / department.
Support the Clinical Matron in working in partnership with all members of the health and social care community to promote collaborative working and develop robust patient pathways within the speciality.
Represent the Trust and the profession at local, regional and national events and networks as required.
Support the Divisional Matron / Clinical Matron in the delivery of the Safeguarding Adults and Children agendas.
Ensure appropriate systems are in place to monitor, develop and review the quality of care through clinical audit and benchmarking, taking action to ensure that patient care is improved in line with organisation requirements.
Ensure that the collection of required data takes place and that action plans within the ward / department to maintain/improve standards are put in place and completed.
Promote research and evidence-based practice within the ward / department.
To ensure Trust policies and practices are implemented which will promote the Health & Safety environment of all patients, staff and visitors to the ward / department.
To be proactive in dealing with concerns and complaints from patients, patients families and staff. Support the Clinical Matron in investigating and responding to formal complaints and Serious Incidents when they arise and undertake RCAs of incidents and infections as required.
Develop a culture within the ward / department that supports staff to actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.
Ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and any concerns are reported to the Clinical Matron for appropriate escalation within the division.
Working with the infection prevention and control team, clinical colleagues and Clinical Matrons monitor infection rates and take forward those actions and changes necessary to reduce the incidence.
To effectively manage the ward / department budget to ensure agreed services are delivered and income and expenditure balance is achieved.
To contribute to the identification of service improvements which deliver efficiencies into the financial manoeuvrings within QUIPP and internal SIP targets.
Demonstrate on-going professional development by keeping up to date with national and local developments in nursing / midwifery and NHS policy and practice.
To deputise as appropriate for the Clinical Matron.
To provide a positive image of the Trust.
To maintain clinical competence in specialist field, maintaining clinical credibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification
- Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Possession of relevant mentorship or teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience within Trauma or Orthopaedics
- Experience of team leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Evidence of effectively handling competing priorities and meeting deadlines
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Clinically competent in specialty
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant clinical IT systems (PAS, Maxims, Bluespier)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant professional qualification
- Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- Possession of relevant mentorship or teaching certificate
Experience
Essential
- Substantive experience within Trauma or Orthopaedics
- Experience of team leadership
Desirable
- Evidence of change management skills
- Evidence of effectively handling competing priorities and meeting deadlines
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Problem solving skills
- Clinically competent in specialty
Desirable
- Awareness of relevant clinical IT systems (PAS, Maxims, Bluespier)
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
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