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Job overview

·       To provide specialist nursing input that positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standard of clinical practice and care as appropriate across the Trust.

·       In collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, and other key staff, the post holder will contribute to the day to day management of the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient, providing  specialist advice and support to service users and other members of the team

·       To provide leadership in their specialist field and be a key contributor to service redesign, research and audit.

·       Ensure care positively impacts on the experience of patients and carers by providing high standards of clinical practice and care as appropriate across the division and Trust

·       Ensure the delivery of standards set by National guidelines for example: Royal College of Nursing Society of Trauma and Orthopaedics, BOAST, National hip fracture database, South West London and Surrey Trauma Network

·       Support staff through evidence based teaching programme to provide a high standard of orthopaedic trauma care

Assist in the delivery of the Southwest London & Surrey trauma network training and competency

Main duties of the job

1.    To develop and deliver high standards of specialised care by contributing to the development of practice to ensure that Orthopaedic Trauma patients and carers have a quality experience, reduce risk and increase safety for staff and patients.

2.    In liaison with Clinical Practice Educators, Ward Managers, Clinical Nurse Leaders and other members of the multi-disciplinary team, develop and support the professional development of staff caring for orthopaedic trauma patients

3.    Contribute to clinical governance within the Division to ensure best practice development initiatives.

4.    In liaison with the Senior Orthopaedic Trauma Nurse and Lead Clinical Practice Educator and other members of the team contribute to specialist practice development and improving nursing care and the fundamentals of care

5.    Demonstrate safe clinical decision making and high levels of holistic practice adhering to local Trust values, policies and procedures

6.    To be professionally responsible and accountable ensuring care is delivered in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct, the Trusts vision, strategic objectives and values

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• On-site Nurseries
• On-site staff cafes
• On-site parking
• Support in career development
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics

Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org