Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be clinically responsible to the Superintendent Radiographer and be expected to perform a wide range of X-ray procedures under supervision of radiographers.

You will work according to Trust and departmental level protocols with supervision and ensure you comply with IRMER17 and IRR17 regulations at all times, ensuring all patient radiation doses are as low as possible and that every exposure is justified.

You will ensure the safety of all patients and staff who enter the radiation controlled areas.

You will be expected to keep accurate patient records and manage patient images on PACS

You will uphold the Trust values of :

• Patients first, always
• Excellence in all we do
• Trust, Honesty and Respect for each other
• Equality for all

Please see attached job description for the full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to convey information clearly to ensure the safety and co-operation of service users. Communicate effectively with staff both in and out of the department both verbally and in writing. Work as a team

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Planning & Organisational Skills

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English (at grade A-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2. Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the trainee Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship program. Willingness to complete a preparation to undergraduate self directed CPD course prior to apprenticeship start date. If students do not have a level 3 certificate will need to complete all units, if students do have a level 3 certificate, students complete 2 units of their choosing.

IT Skills

Essential

• Good level of general IT skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill, Edgware, Stanmore HA7 4LP

Stanmore - London

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be managed by the Clinical Specialist Manager/s and accountable to the Director of Therapy Services. Clinical supervision will be provided by the Band 7 or Band 6 Occupational Therapist in the team and the post holder will be expected to supervise other members of staff and students as allocated.

The post holder will provide cover for administrative and clinical tasks in the temporary absence of another member of the team, as appropriate to own level of experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DipCOT/ Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Member of COT or recognised equivalent.
• Registered with HPC.

Experience

Essential

• 6 months experience as Therapy/Rehabilitation Technician or Equivalent relevant experience in any other clinical setting as OT student
• Broad knowledge of current best practice in OT and medical conditions associated with the clinical area.
• Understanding of team dynamics and MDT working.
• Working knowledge of common adaptive equipment.

Desirable

• 6 months NHS experience as Band 5 OT.
• Interest in and further study in clinical area
• Knowledge of neurological and biomechanical treatment approaches for complex disability.
• Awareness of some specialist equipment relevant to the post.

Skills

Essential

• Good Written and Verbal communication with colleagues and patients and other agencies.
• Able to communicate with a variety of people, occasionally in emotional distress
• Sound clinical reasoning and reflective skills.
• Good organisation of self and time.
• Ability to reflect and appraise own performance.
• Ability to self-motivate and initiate activity.
• Computer Literacy . - Use of Microsoft office . Email and other web based systems

Desirable

• RCOT Specialist Section/ other Special Interest Group membership.
• Clinical supervisor's course.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates must refer to the job description and person specification for this post in their application to be considered for shortlisting.

If shortlisted candidates are expected to attend a Face to Face interview at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
• Registered with Health Professions Council
• Evidence of CPD maintained portfolio including attendance at recent post graduate courses relevant to this post

Desirable

• Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
• Involvement in CSP clinical interest group

Experience

Essential

• 2 years' experience as a basic grade in a broad range of rotations including orthopaedics/out patients, respiratory care and ITU, rehabilitation
• Well-reasoned account of career intentions at RNOH
• Involvement in audit and understanding quality issues
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff or students

Desirable

• Experience working with patients with complex needs
• Experience in NHS
• Experience of student or physiotherapy assistant supervision
• Involvement in research

Skills

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
• Able to present information, written and orally, in a clear, concise and logical manner
• Competent IT skills
• Demonstrates a desire to learn

Desirable

• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family/visitors/carers including when patient/client has physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities.

Must have care certificate and provide evidence of this at interview, please be aware that you will be required to complete a maths and English assessment on the day of interview.

Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages, and pass on written and verbal information to patients.

Provide basic information to patients, family/visitors/carers and colleagues

Aware of the importance of accurate documentation and contribute to reports of patients activity and progress

Accept constructive feedback

Give constructive feedback to colleagues

Participate in discussions about patient care and ward/departmental development, including handover and team meetings

Maintain patient confidentiality

Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues

Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to trained staff

Identify own learning needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with the ward sister/charge nurse

Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework

Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual updates

Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance

Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice

Report any issues at work that may put health, safety and security at risk

Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to contain it

Understand the principles and practice of Infection Control as per trust policy

Work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice.

Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and assist with relevant incident reporting procedures

Clean patient equipment as required

Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with trust policy

Undertake administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department

Maintain adequate levels of stock, equipment and materials and facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources; report when availability falls below an acceptable standard or level

Pass on constructive views and ideas for improving services to ward sister/charge nurse

Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their family/visitors/carers

Aware of and maintains required standard of care

Ensure that patient areas are kept clean and tidy

Comply with Trust/local policies and procedures Carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity policy

Recognise the importance of peoples rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures

Act in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples expressed beliefs, preferences and choices; respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals

Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others

Maintain and improve the patients mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques

Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment

Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patients behalf

Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures

Prepare appropriately for the activity to be undertaken

Support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs

Undertake care activities to meet individuals health and wellbeing needs, once competence demonstrated:

Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, midwifery and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care

Support qualified nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the Healthcare Assistants knowledge and competence

Provide comfort, reassurance, and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed

Providing care for the deceased patient

Assist with essential patient care, e.g., making beds, sorting clean linen, distributing menu cards, helping patients to complete menu cards, ensuring patient areas are kept clean and tidy etc.

Assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision

Maintain patients personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing / undressing, giving bed baths

Help patients to move and assist with pressure area care / awareness of SSKIN bundle

Documents patient care, which is witnessed and countersigned by registered staff (note: Patients with oxygen can only have 3L or less in progress for an HCA escort)

Chaperone patients

Have a basic understanding of special dietary needs and implications for the patients condition

Ensure adequate hydration and nutritional intake including feeding patients

Record accurately intake and output, e.g., food and fluid charts, informing registered staff where deficit is observed

Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. TPR and BP, urinalysis, ECG, blood glucose monitoring)

Assist patients to access and use appropriate toilet facilities, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained. Support patients to maintain continence

Alert trained staff promptly of changes in the patients condition or any possible risks

Carry out training of clinical procedure as required under supervision and where service requires:

Complete and record routine vital signs as delegated by registered staff

Completion of simple wound dressings, cannula, and catheter removal

Perform bowel management for patients by inserting suppositories, performing manual evacuation and record and report outcomes to a registered nurse.

Alert registered staff promptly of changes in the patients condition or any potential risks

Perform hoisting and transferring safely of a patient from; bed chair commode.

Apply brace and splints as necessary.

Have knowledge and perform appropriate management of Autonomic Dysreflexia, Chocking, Emergency Turning, Orthostatic Hypotention, Vaso-vagal attack.

Perform passive limb exercises for patients, EG. Upper and lower limb stretches.

Perform tracheal suction for patients who require domiciliary ventilation under the supervision of registered nurses.

Care of patient exhibiting aggressive behaviour.

Demonstrates work and supervises new starters

Able to use IT (Information Technology) at a basic level to input and retrieve information

Competence in appropriate use of electronic patient records following training

The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder.

You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives.

Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults At Risk

The Trust recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. Staff must at all times treat patients with dignity and respect protecting, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect.

Employees have a responsibility to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken when concerns have been made about a child, young person or adults at risk. Employees should be aware of their responsibilities as detailed in the Local Safeguarding Children Procedures and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy.

The Trust will assist you by providing mandatory training, support and advice.

Safeguarding children and adults is everyones business

The post holder will be expected to behave in a way that is actively anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and facilitate equality and equity at all times within their role.

We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you have a Disability (including conditions that affect your mobility, senses, mental health, neurodivergence or long-term health) and require support to make the workplace accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you. Therefore, we encourage you to declare your disability, identify what support you need and we will make the workplace accessible to your needs.

We are an organisation that supports flexible working and are able consider and offer a range of flexible working practices. Depending upon the nature of your role, this can include hybrid home working, part-time roles and job shares.

IT Skills

All staff are required to demonstrate a level of IT literacy skills appropriate to their job, as the use of IT is fundamental in delivering good quality efficient health care.

Effort and Environment

The following information has been designed to assist the recording of the effort and environment factors required for Agenda for Change.

Mental

Frequent periods of concentration. Ability to manage interruptions.

Emotional

May occasionally deal with sensitive issues, and/or support staff who may be upset or in distress.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate
• GCSE pass in maths and english/ functional skills and test on day

Desirable

• NVQ 3/apprenticeship

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence that can undertake clinical observations
• Evidence that undertake manual handling
• Infection control knowledge

Desirable

• Respiratory skills
• Spinal cord injury experience and knowledge

Experience

Essential

• Experience in health care setting in UK
• Evidence of team working

Desirable

• Worked in the NHS previously

Skills

Essential

• Able to escalate appropriately
• Demonstrate importance of maintaining privacy and dignity
• Compassion for patients
• IT skills

Communication

Essential

• Able to communicate accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing
• Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
• Able to deal with the public in person and on the phone
• Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

London Spinal Cord Injury Centre

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore, Brockley Hill

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver safe, effective, evidencebased perioperative care in the scrub role, in line with NMC standards and Trust policies.
• Take responsibility for the perioperative management of an allocated group of patients, ensuring highquality, patientcentred care throughout their surgical journey.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times, involving relatives and carers appropriately in the care process.
• Prepare, check, and maintain theatre equipment, surgical instruments, and consumables, escalating faults promptly and ensuring safe operation.
• Provide skilled scrub assistance to the surgical team, ensuring aseptic technique and adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
• Monitor patient condition within the scrub role, recognising deviations from normal and escalating concerns promptly to senior staff.
• Participate in the safe positioning, transfer, and handling of patients in accordance with Trust policies and manual handling guidelines.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous documentation using electronic and written systems in line with Trust and legal requirements.
• Contribute to the smooth running of theatre lists, supporting efficient workflow and patient safety.
• Report adverse incidents, near misses, equipment failures, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or identified through appraisal and personal development planning.
• Participate in the departmental oncall rota and work flexibly, including long shifts, weekends, and unsocial hours, to meet service needs.

EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain uptodate clinical knowledge and skills, engaging in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Maintain full compliance with mandatory training, including safe use of medical devices, ensuring personal and team competencies remain current and aligned with Trust and regulatory standards.
• Keep informed of current research, evidencebased practice, and developments in perioperative care, applying relevant findings to clinical practice.
• Support the learning and development of students, new staff, and trainees through role modelling, supervision, and constructive feedback.
• Participate in teaching activities, simulation sessions, and departmental training programmes as required.
• Contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and all Trust policies, maintaining high professional standards and acting as an ambassador for the nursing profession.
• Uphold the values of the Trust, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of practice.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development, completing mandatory training, annual appraisal, and maintaining a portfolio that meets NMC revalidation requirements.
• Engage in reflective practice, identifying learning needs and working with an appraiser to develop and achieve a personal development plan.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team briefings, WHO checklists, and postoperative debriefs.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and highquality care.
• Support the team leader or theatre coordinator by communicating significant changes, concerns, or operational issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to effective theatre management by assisting with planning, prioritising, and coordinating daily activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, service reviews, and discussions relating to service improvement and patient experience.
• Take reasonable steps to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors within the clinical environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in rotation between Stanmore Main and Centenary Theatres as required to support service delivery.
• Engage in service developments, new ways of working, and Trust sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service, including long days, weekends, and oncall commitments.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade as required to support safe and effective theatre services.

Recognise that this job description outlines the general scope of the role and may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving service requirements

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Able to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Demonstrates effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience communicating with patients in a perioperative or acute clinical setting

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• NMC/HCPC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and understanding of perioperative safety principles.

Desirable

• Previous experience in theatres, surgical environments, or orthopaedics
• Additional perioperative-related training (e.g. scrub skills course)
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a healthcare environment

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Able to recognise changes in patient condition and escalate promptly.
• Able to follow clinical guidelines and safety procedures
• Demonstrates sound decision-making

Desirable

• Experience contributing to problem-solving or service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Gonzales, [email protected], Senior OT or Shea Byrne Team Lead Ortho oncology [email protected]

We strongly encourage and recommend informal visit to our hospital or informal chat regarding the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• DipCOT/ Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Member of RCOT or recognised equivalent.
• Registered with HCPC.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Desirable

• Clinical supervisors course.
• Member of relevant Special Section at RCOT

Experience

Essential

• 3 years minimum post qualification experience, including 6 months relevant clinical experience in field of Orthopaedics and/or Oncology.
• 6 months NHS experience
• Teaching experience
• Supervision experience

Desirable

• Experience with staff appraisal
• Experience with clinical audit and outcome measures
• 6 months experience as Band 6

Skills

Essential

• Good written and spoken English
• Report writing
• Able to communicate with a variety of people, especially in emotional distress
• Good organisation of self and time.
• IT skills -to be tested in probationary period
• Sound clinical reasoning and assessment skills

Desirable

• Wheelchair assessment and seating
• Therapeutic patient handling
• Discharge planning.
• Presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description

Job Title:

Recovery (Registered General Nurse / Paediatric Registered Nurse/ ODP)

Department: Theatres / Recovery

Grade: 5

Hours: 37.5

Responsible to: Theatre Manager, Recovery Manager

Accountable to: Chief Nurse and NMC/ HCPC

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development of programmes of care and the implementation and evaluation of those programmes. Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision. Teaches and supervises qualified and unqualified staff. Maintains high standards of care within the department. After 12 Months of post registration experience the post holder should be able to regularly take charge or team lead the clinical area in the absence of the person who has continuing responsibility of taking charge or team leading.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

Practice according to NMC code of conduct.

Clinically based in a designated area of the recovery /theatre/ CT and Imaging department Surgical Assessment and procedures Unit SAPU.

Ensure nursing and post anaesthetic care is delivered using an individualised approach.

To work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.

Maintain good communication with all health care staff and ensure prescribed treatment is carried out.

please see JD&PS for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered NMC/ HCPC
• Completed Diploma/ Degree in Adult and Paediatric Nursing or OPD

Desirable

• Critical care/ Post anaesthetic care experience 6 months
• General / Paediatric/ODP experience

Skills

Essential

• BLS compliant and certified in the last 12 months
• Successfully completed the IV therapy passport / working towards completing the booklet
• NEWS National Early Warning Score awareness or Some training and experience in recognising a deteriorating patient.

Desirable

• IV Competent and Compliant
• ILS and PILS compliant and Certified in the last 12 months
• Care of the Unconscious

professionalism / Administrative Duties

Essential

• IT Skills and Ability to manage electronic recording
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation and Documentation

Desirable

• Evidence of Participation in Audits or support to a champion / Clinical Governance
• Good Understanding of IT Systems and electronic Recording

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

ROYAL National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore London Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

In the absence of the Junior Sister/Charge Nurse to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the ward.

To ensure the compliance of mandatory training and appraisal requirements for delegated Nursing Assistants.

The post holder will be expected to demonstrate digital competence and actively contribute to the Trust's digital strategy. This includes promoting the effective use of Epic EHR, ensuring high quality electronic documentation, maintaining information governance standards, and supporting colleagues in developing digital capability.

Supervise junior staff, or unqualified staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff has the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To participate in the audit of the principles of the Essence of Care benchmarking process, and implement the action plan as required.

Person Specification

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• First Level Registration
• Evidence of recent and ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Post qualification in relevant speciality
• Recognized teaching and assessing qualification or working towards

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Awareness of current professional nursing issues
• NHS experience of working within multi-disciplinary teams
• Current evidence based practice
• Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care

Desirable

• IT Certificate
• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Awareness of the structure and organisation of the NHS Proposed career pathway

Skills

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff
• Able to manage difficult situations and resolve problems effectively.
• Demonstrate basic good problem solving and critical thinking skills, be able to fully understand/identify problems arising from incidents, complaints and come up with appropriate safe solutions and be able to escalate accordingly.
• Demonstrate a commitment to own self-development
• Sound clinical skills and able to learn new skills.

Desirable

• 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
• experience Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
• Working with QI Managing change

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities;

Clinical days on the ward

Assess care needs for patients, planning, implementing and evaluating care for individual patients.

Ensure nursing care is delivered in a holistic manner using an individualized approach.

Ensure that all patients receive a high standard of nursing care.

Co-ordinate the admission and discharge planning process in conjunction with the Access and Discharge Co-ordinator and the multi-disciplinary team.

Discuss with patients/ carers and relatives any problems or changes relating to planned care and treatment.

Ensure that all patient documentation is accurate and comprehensive.

Ensure the safe custody and safe administration of medicines and report any discrepancies.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

Be an active member of the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring good communication with other departments internally and externally.

Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.

Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.

Utilise staffing resources to provide the most effective cover for the ward.

Plan staff off-duty, ensuring appropriate skill mix for each shift.

Promote and initiate innovations and change related to improvement of clinical services.

Educational Responsibilities

Contribute towards educational training programmes for staff.

Ensure that all new staff receive induction and orientation to the department and Trust.

Teach and supervise staff.

Maintain links with the appropriate Universities via the link tutors

Maintain, support, monitor, participate and implement the professional and personal development of self and ward staff through the Individual Performance Review and RNOH Appraisal policy.

As an organisation we expect everyone to:

Always put patients first Strive for excellence in all they do Treat each other with trust honesty and respect Display equality for all

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• RN1, on the NMC register
• Mentorship / Teaching & assessing qualification
• Post registration course/equivalent experience: Cancer Care / Orthopaedics / Spinal Cord Injury
• Diploma / Degree

Desirable

• ALS
• Management qualification

Knowledge/training/experience

Essential

• Minimum of 4 years post registration experience
• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Band 6 in a relevant speciality
• Staff management and supervision experience
• Experience of leading and managing teams through service change.
• Experience of using Electronic Health Records (EHR) in clinical practice.

Desirable

• Experience of working with Epic EHR.
• Experience supporting digital transformation or EHR implementation programmes
• Understanding of digital transformation programmes within the NHS.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to manage challenging situations effectively
• Partnership and collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
• Understanding of Quality Initiative programmes (QI)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs.

Planning, Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Analyses problems & implements effective & appropriate solutions
• Awareness of NHS initiatives
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and Commitment to clinical supervision
• Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
• Knowledge & Experience of using the E-Roster (Allocate System)

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing service needs.
• Ability to interpret and utilise Epic reports and dashboards.
• Knowledge of E-Roster reporting and functionality

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic NHS Trust

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)