Job summary
Working closely with the Spinal Advanced Clinical Practitioner the post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the identification, assessment, treatment management for the patient group. They will assess, plan and implement effective care of patients under the care of the Spinal Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
During periods of planned leave support the Oncology Consultant Nurse with delegated elements of the Spinal Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist case load.
Main duties of the job
- Be a clinical specialist in the field of spinal surgery and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.
- Offer an advisory role in the speciality of spinal surgery, which supports health professionals, patients, and carers.
- Engage directly with consultants, medical staff, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of spinal patients, working across professional and organisational boundaries in order to provide a comprehensive patient focused service.
- Be responsible for supporting the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in running nurse led services and clinics that support spinal patients in their treatment pathway.
- Act as an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider Trust, and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff in order to improve the spinal patients' experience
- Provide delegated essential cover to an agreed caseload during periods of Spinal Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist planned absence.
About us
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.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the identification, assessment, treatment management for the patient group. Please see attached job description for details of role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the identification, assessment, treatment management for the patient group. Please see attached job description for details of role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration Degree level education Teaching qualification or experience of teaching Non-Medical Prescribing, or willingness to complete
Desirable
- IRMER competencies MSc Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration band 6 /7 experience in acute setting Recent acute Orthopaedic experience Has worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team ideally within a surgical environment Evidence of ability to work autonomously Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate actions Involvement in Audit
Desirable
- Experience in spinal speciality
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post Leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills. Clinical skills competence- including Phlebotomy, (Performing and Interpretation), Cannulation, ECG Able to communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues and at all levels of the organisation, verbally and in writing where there may be barriers to understanding. Formal presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Desire to advance oneself and others Role model/team leader IT literate Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries Ability to influence and lead changes in practice. Demonstrates attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to cover service requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration Degree level education Teaching qualification or experience of teaching Non-Medical Prescribing, or willingness to complete
Desirable
- IRMER competencies MSc Post Registration qualification relevant to the speciality
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration band 6 /7 experience in acute setting Recent acute Orthopaedic experience Has worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team ideally within a surgical environment Evidence of ability to work autonomously Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate actions Involvement in Audit
Desirable
- Experience in spinal speciality
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post Leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Ability to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills. Clinical skills competence- including Phlebotomy, (Performing and Interpretation), Cannulation, ECG Able to communicate complex, sensitive, or contentious information accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues and at all levels of the organisation, verbally and in writing where there may be barriers to understanding. Formal presentation skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Desire to advance oneself and others Role model/team leader IT literate Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries Ability to influence and lead changes in practice. Demonstrates attention to detail
Other
Essential
- Flexibility to cover service requirements
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
