JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title - Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Department - FCL & FSC
Location - FSC /FCL
Contract type - Permanent full-time over 5 days
Salary - TBC
About Fortius
Fortius Clinic is the UK's leading private orthopaedic and sports injury group. Founded in London by a group of leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and Radiologists, with a shared vision of building a worldwide centre of excellence in musculoskeletal care. Their vision was to create a clinic that would bring together the country's leading experts in orthopaedics and sports injury treatment, with a shared commitment to advancing the science of medicine and a better patient experience.
That group of experts now includes over 200 leading specialists, from surgeons to sports physicians, rheumatologists, pain management specialists and radiologists. There are 4 outpatient and diagnostic clinics, a surgical centre and has recently acquired a state of the art orthopaedic and spinal hospital. Joint replacement surgery including the option for cutting edge Mako robotic assisted surgery is carried out at the new site and at Spire St Anthony’s Hospital
Job Overview
Purpose of Job
Dimensions
Principal Accountabilities
Complexity
Support the head of inpatient nursing in identifying and implementing changes where this would improve service delivery and patient experience.
Leads and supports others in coordinating the discharge process and ensures written and verbal advice is available to patients, relatives, and carers.
Qualifications/ Skills/ Experience
Essential
Registered Nurse
Post registration qualification in one or more of the following: orthopaedics, pre-op assessment, day surgery, teaching and assessing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of
nursing knowledge and practice
Effective communication, problem solving and interpersonal skills
Able to demonstrate an awareness of professional issues and developments
Certification as a CNS.
Able to manage stressful situations and challenge decisions to ensure that patient needs are met.
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical governance issues e.g. handling complaints, clinical risk management.
Ability to problem-solve, prioritise and to work to deadlines
Equality & Diversity
All Fortius employees must have respect for every individual, treating everyone with dignity, courtesy, fairness, and consideration, and welcoming and accepting differences between people. It is the responsibility of every employee to work towards the elimination of all discrimination and prejudice.
Health & Safety
All Fortius employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Fortius to meet its own legal duties.
Infection Control
It is the responsibility of all staff to recognise their role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff to minimise the risk of avoidable Healthcare Associated Infection. Employees are responsible for ensuring that they are fully aware of the Fortius Infection Prevention and Control policies.
Quality Governance
All Fortius employees must adhere to Fortius policies and procedures and seek advice on these when in doubt as to their scope and applicability.
Employees are specifically reminded that they must respect the confidentiality of all information they have access to during their employment including personal data.
Values
All Fortius staff are expected to display and aspire to the Fortius Values.
Making it Happen
Be proactive in reviewing the current service, making recommendations, and implementing changes to continuously improve the patient journey.
Stronger Together
Work in partnership with the multi –disciplinary team to challenge and influence clinical and managerial decision making.
Personalised Service
Deliver a patient centred service, provide patients with information regarding their care and treatment.
This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review.