Job Description

The post holder will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the identification, assessment, treatment management for the patient group. They will assess, plan and implement effective care of patients under the care of the Major Revision and Bone Infection Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.



The post holder will



Be a clinical specialist in the field of revision arthroplasty and bone infection and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.



Offer an advisory role in the specialty of revision arthroplasty and bone infection, which supports health professionals, patients, and carers.



Engage directly with consultants, medical staff, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team in the management of bone infection patients, working across professional and organisational boundaries to provide a comprehensive patient focused service.



Be responsible for supporting the Advanced Clinical Practitioner in running nurse led services and clinics that support bone infection patients in their treatment pathway.



Act as an educational resource to all members of the MDT and the wider Trust, and facilitate the development of nurses and healthcare staff to improve the bone infection patients' experience



The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.



Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.



The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.



We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.



The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.



If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.



Please see attached Job description and Person specification for detailed description of duties and responsibilities.