Lead Practitioner - Orthopaedics - Peterborough

The successful candidate will hold a strong credibility within trauma and elective Orthopaedic surgery and hold extensive knowledge of the speciality.
A positive approach to the work environment which focuses on supporting and motivating others is essential and the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting and leading the team to provide a safe, patient focused and efficient service.
Act as a positive role model, leading by example, mentoring, teaching, supporting and developing students and junior members of the team.
A minimum of 3 years current or recent Orthopaedic theatre experience is required.
This post is open to both NMC registered Nurses and HCPC registered Operating Department Practitioners., Deliver evidence based patient care and participate in clinical audit as part of the Perioperative team. Initiate improvements in care delivery in consultation with Team Manager and multidisciplinary team.
Identify and communicate changes in planned care to Theatre Coordinator/Team Manager where appropriate. Supervise the staff within the allocated team acknowledging when to give support.
Ensure written records are accurate and legible, enter data into theatre IT system, taking action in situations where the quality of the data may be affected. Supervise staff using the IT system.
Work within NMC/HCPC codes of conduct and within professional guidelines. Work is managed not supervised and the post holder will work independently after appropriate in-service training.
Take responsibility for delegated tasks including maintaining stock levels of specialist items associated with clinical area.
Act as an effective role model.
Take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of staff within allocated area, organise effective use of staff time for efficient care delivery.
Follow the Trusts Health and Safety Policy to provide a safe environment for patients, carers, their families and staff.
Report any faults or concerns with equipment or services, withdrawing equipment from use if necessary and ensuring repair if appropriate.
Ensure all data collection and processing undertaken is consistently accurate and timely and complies with the Trust Data Quality Policy and local procedures.
Undertake MPA's.
For further more information regarding the role please refer to the job description and person specification.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic and highly motivated nurse or ODP to join the Orthopaedic Theatre Band 6 Team.
Applicants must have a working knowledge of trauma and Orthopaedics. They must be caring, professional, organised and resourceful with an ability to remain calm under pressure as well as possessing excellent interpersonal skills.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the clinical leadership of the Orthopaedic team and will be involved with the supervision and training of junior and new staff members.

Our teams work hard to be flexible and promote a health work/home life balance and so, agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
+ Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
+ Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
+ Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
+ Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
+ In-house Physiotherapy Services
+ Career development and training opportunities
+ Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
+ Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
+ Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.