Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Centre and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department in Winchester. This new facility is a testament to our Trust’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region and working collaboratively with orthopaedic services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to serve patients across our communities.

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in patient care?

The post-holder will be a key member of the Orthopaedic Education and Follow-Up service, delivering high-quality assessment, education, and postoperative review for patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. The role supports the optimisation of patient outcomes through evidence-based practice, in line with GIRFT, NICE, and local clinical pathways. The practitioner will lead the coordination of virtual and in-person education, undertake postoperative assessments, and contribute to service evaluation and improvement initiatives across the orthopaedic pathway.

This role is open to Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other relevant AHPs with appropriate training and experience.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

To take the clinical lead in the assessment, review, and management of patients attending the Orthopaedic Education and Follow-Up Clinic, including 2- and 6-week postoperative appointments following hip and knee arthroplasty. Performing comprehensive clinical assessments, including wound reviews, mobility assessments, pain management review, functional assessment, and monitoring for postoperative complications.

To Lead and coordinate pre-operative orthopaedic education processes, including scheduling and booking patients into virtual education classes. 

To support clinically on the orthopaedics wards, providing comprehensive orthopaedic knowledge to guide recovery and rehabilitation, escalating or referring onward to Orthopaedic Consultants, Physiotherapy, community services, or other specialties when required.

To participate in service evaluation, audit, and on-going quality improvement projects.

To be able to travel and work across site on both outpatient clinic and ward setting, including Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke. The post-holder will be required to work flexibly as part of a 7-day service. Working hours will include extended shift patterns, ranging from 08.00 – 18.00 and extended 12-hour shift patterns (e.g. 07.30 – 20.00) to meet service needs.  

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Your Next Career Move Made Easier – Accommodation May Be Offered

We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability.  If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017