Sister/Charge Nurse Royal Orthopaedic Community Scheme (ROCS)

Job summary

To act as nursing lead (in the absence of ROCS Manager) to the interdisciplinary team. To work to an extended scope of practice providing advanced nursing assessment and treatment of orthopaedic patients both within the domiciliary setting and clinics associated with the Bone Infection Service.

• To provide advanced Nursing assessment and treatment for ROCS patients in the domiciliary and clinic settings acting as nursing lead when required.
• To liaise with ROCS Manager, ROCS team and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding coordinated service delivery and contributing to the development of the department.
• To work in an extended role delivering basic physiotherapy treatments as per competency framework ensure seamless and holistic care for ROCS patients.
• To support the ROCS Manager in the operational management of ROCS.

Main duties of the job

• To be professional and legally accountable and responsible for all aspects of own work, including the management of patient care. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support Physiotherapy and Technical Instructor staff to do likewise when carrying out nursing procedures.
• To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with diverse or complex presentations, using analytical skills and manual assessment techniques to determine a clinical diagnosis as an autonomous practitioner.

• To work in an extended scope of practice beyond that of the usual Staff nurse, in order to provide treatments such as basic physiotherapy treatments such as gait re-education, teaching appropriate exercises and use of new equipment to patients. To develop and maintain skills required to practice in an interdisciplinary manner.

• To undertake comprehensive social and physical assessment of patients within their own homes and in the ward setting in order to assess their suitability for transfer to the scheme and to ensure that relevant occupational therapy equipment is in place making referrals to OT where appropriate.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP

Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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