Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 12 months (fixed term or secondment)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 303-7526419
- Employer
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Birmingham
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Nurse Specialist Major Revision & Bone Infection Service
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
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 Major Revision and Bone Infection Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
- Be a clinical specialist in the field of revision arthroplasty and bone infection and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.
- Offer an advisory role in the specialty of revision arthroplasty and bone infection, 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 bone infection patients, working across professional and organisational boundaries to provide a comprehensive patient focused service.
- Be responsible for supporting the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in running nurse led services and clinics that support bone infection 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 to improve the bone infection patients’ experience
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration Degree level nursing qualification Post-graduate orthopaedic nursing course or willingness to complete. Recognised teaching qualification or experience of teaching. Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
- Post Registration training/qualification relevant to the specialty. IRMER competencies Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post registration band 6/7 experience in an acute setting Recent acute orthopaedic experience Worked as a member of a multidisciplinary team, ideally within a surgical environment Involvement in Audit Evidence of ability to work autonomously. Evidence of ability to recognize and analyse complex situations and take appropriate actions.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in managing patients with bone infection.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a knowledge of duties required for the post. Able to work across organisational and professional boundaries
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Leadership skills and an understanding of leadership theory and practice Organisational skills Clinical skills competence- including Performance of Phlebotomy (performing and interpretation), Cannulation, ECG. Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating. Able to demonstrate negotiating and influencing skills. Able to communicate sensitive and complex information accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing where there may be barriers to understanding. Communicates with patients, carers, and family members in an empathetic manner. Value and respect the different cultures and beliefs of patients, colleagues and the organisation Presentation skills
Other job requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to cover service requirements. IT Literate Ability to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Karen Hughes
- Job title
- Head of Nursing, Division 1
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07919290724
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