Role Summary
The post holder will be practising under supervision as a trainee advanced practitioner (tAP) within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team lower limb elective arthroplasty service.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient in the triage of lower limb referrals, assessment and examination of patients in an outpatient setting, diagnosis, and treatment within an agreed scope of practice throughout Orthopaedics including, where appropriate, directly listing for surgery. There will be a comprehensive and robust multidisciplinary governance process in place to support the development of these skills.
The post holder will work within their professional code of practice and all legal frameworks related to their developing role, for example non-medical prescribing legislation and relevant imaging competencies.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
- To successfully complete the Advanced Practitioner (AP) Degree Apprenticeship MSc (Level 7) programme or MSc Advanced Practice non-apprenticeship route in line with the Trust Framework, Health Education England (HEE), speciality standards and their primary professional regulatory body for Advanced Practice, with the expectation that on successful completion the post holder will move into a qualified AP role at band 8a.
- The post holder will be working towards fulfilling the expectations of an AP as set out in the Trust Framework for Advanced Practice and the Trust AP Job Description
- On successful completion of the Apprenticeship programme, the post-holder will be able to:
- Utilise advanced clinical reasoning skills and assessment techniques autonomously in the context of their speciality
- Identify presenting problems and provide an accurate diagnosis
- Set appropriate treatment aims and objectives with the patient
- Competently plan and implement realistic and safe programmes of investigation and treatment
- Evaluate investigations and treatment plans to assess impact and outcome.
- Relate findings to presenting pathology and revise treatment plans
- Demonstrate advanced clinical competence in the speciality area of
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday - Friday.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information please contact: Will Griffiths-Jones, Clinical Director on 01271 322747 or william.griffiths-jones@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 34 days plus bank holidays depending on grade and years of service.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
