Trauma & Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital to manage our Trauma and Orthopaedic Out Patient Centre.

We are looking for an aspiring, highly motivatedand experienced Sister or Charge Nurse who is ready to move on to their next challenge; to join and lead our dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedic Team.

Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential and the ambition to provide high standards and improve our clinic patient experience.

The successfulapplicant will be responsible for leading, managing teams and maintaining good coordination and communication with the multidisciplinary team.

They will be required to ensure effective and timely flow in the runningof all clinics, the preassessment of trauma patients for surgery, wound assessment and management, and general problem solving.

Main duties of the job

To lead our dedicated Trauma and Orthopaedic Out Patient Department coordinating with the Specialist Surgery Matron to provide strong leadership, effective unit management and staff development.

To provide kind, skilled, and expert leadership in supporting the unit, whilst possessing the ability to have innovative ideas, empower others and deliver continuous sustained unit improvements

• Professionally accountable and responsible for regularly assessing skill mix, team structures and implementing changes in working practices ensuring that care process are well implemented in support and delivery of high quality patient care
• Actively demonstrates and performs in undertaking performance reviews and return to work interviews.
• With due regard to Risk Management policies and procedures, is actively involved in maintaining a safe environment for patients, relatives, carers' and staff.
• To work and ensure the most effective use of resources within a defined budget.
• Actively leads in the investigation of complaints and draft responses as required and in implementing change as a result of investigations.
• Working in collaboration with PALS to investigate and resolve patient concerns and complaints
• Maintain clinical study to fulfil professional registration and show evidence of continuing professional development.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton Bedfordshire

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Lewsey Road

Luton Bedfordshire

LU4 0DZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

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