Advanced Clinical Practitioner (Ortho - Geriatrics)

The post holder will be intrinsically part of the ortho-geriatric and rehabilitation team providing expert clinical advice to inform sound clinical judgement in the diagnosis and continuity of assessment, decision making, treatment and management through to discharge. Leading the clinical development of this specialty in partnership with the Consultant team, providing knowledge of clinical governance and educational development of others, this role is pivotal to achieving our ambition to be a centre of orthopaedic excellence, Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational., + Organise the clinical management of individual Trauma & Orthopaedic patients who present via non- elective pathways into the Trust, utilising clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and initiate changes where required. This will include monitoring and evaluating the responses to treatment through analysis and interpretation of clinical tests and investigations and the discharge of the patient.
+ Respond to clinical situations, utilising clinical judgment and decision making to initiate appropriate interventions and treatment for patients.
+ initiate drug therapy / medication within the parameters of agreed clinical guidelines and in accordance with present legislation supply and prescribing of medicines.
+ Make and receive referrals to and from other health care professionals.
+ Communicate patients' conditions, verbally and in writing, to other members of the healthcare team and contribute to decision-making processes in patient management.
+ Communicate on an on-going basis with the Senior Registrar / Consultant responsible for the patient - updating him / her on changes / progress.
+ Apply appropriate advanced clinical and technological skills in response to the changing needs of care and the dynamic state of healthcare services.
+ Facilitate the development of clinical practice through research and education of the multidisciplinary team, by integrating theory with practice.
+ Evaluate care through quality assurance initiative and assessment of clinical outcomes.
+ Be an expert clinical resource for other health care practitioners.
+ Participate in ward rounds, perform case presentation and contribute to the decision making process in patient management.
+ Take every opportunity to promote the health of patients and initiate health education strategies as necessary.
+ Participate in risk management and risk assessment working closely with other members of the clinical team.