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Job overview

To provide clinical expertise and quality patient care to the patient group.

 To demonstrate clear leadership and mentorship through role modelling and motivation to the B7 multi-disciplinary team.

As a clinical leader you will have responsibility for the organisation and management of the department and team on a daily basis raising concerns and escalating as required.

You will facilitate and coordinate the training, education and development of the staff.

 Communicate with:

• Orthopaedic Consultants 
• Orthogeriatricans
• Junior doctors
• Specialist Nurses
• Ward staff
• Pharmacy staff
• Therapy services
• Clinical audit & Information services
• Capacity, flow and discharge team

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and credibility and ensure delivery of high quality, evidence-based patient care is a priority through role modelling and leadership.
• Take appropriate action to address any shortfall, errors or omissions.
• Ensure robust and effective communication throughout the department.
• Investigate adverse events, near misses and complaints attached to the department.
• Encourage reflective practice.
• Organise and manage the staff and the department on a daily basis to ensure it reflects clinic scheduling and escalate any gaps or concerns.
• Explore new ways of working and developing systems to enhance patient care.
• The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to Trust policies
• This job description reflects the present requirements and objectives of the post; it does not form part of your contract of employment. 
• Duties of the post may change and develop as a result of new technology, legislation or policy changes in which case the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

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