Golden Jubilee National Hospital
NHS National Waiting Times Centre
Interim Chair: Stewart MacKinnon
Chief Executive Jill Young
Recruitment line: 0800 0283 666
Dear Candidate
POST: Arthroplasty Practitioner
HOURS: 37.50
CLOSING DATE: 25 OCTOBER 2017
The National Waiting Times Centre Board welcomes your enquiry in connection with the above post. Please find enclosed an information pack.
Should you wish to submit an application for the above post, please ensure you do so in advance of the closing date. Late applications will not be forwarded for short listing.
When providing referees on the application form, please be aware that we require a minimum of two references to cover at least three year’s of previous employment/training history. If there is insufficient space on the application form to list all of your referees please provide on an additional page. Where possible, please provide us with e-mail addresses for contact. Additionally, you should note that as part of the pre-employment checks a PVG or Disclosure Scotland check will be completed. It is an offence for barred individuals to apply for regulated work.
Should you contact the recruitment team to discuss any queries regarding your application it is advisable that you retain the job reference number as you will be asked to quote this when you call. Unfortunately due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to write to applicants who are not successfully shortlisted for interview. If you have not received an invitation for interview within six weeks of the closing date please assume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful. We hope this will not deter you from applying again.
In the meantime, I wish you success with your application and should you require any further information or wish to check the progress of your application please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on the contact telephone number shown above.
Yours sincerely
Sandra Hill
Recruitment Assistant
National Waiting Times Centre Board
Information Pack
For the post of
ARTHROPLASTY PRACTITONER
37.50 Hours per week
Reference Number SHOW/2724
Closing Date: 25 OCTOBER 2017
National Waiting Times Centre Board
General Information for Candidates
· This information package has been compiled to provide prospective candidates with details of the post and background information about The National Waiting Times Centre Board.
· The contents of this package are as follows:-
o Job Description/person specification
o Terms and Conditions of Service
o Application Form
o Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
o Information on Agenda for Change
· The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form is required for monitoring purposes only and will not be made available to the interview panel during any part of the recruitment process.
· Please note, to ensure that we adhere to our current policy on Equal Opportunities; CV’s received with Application Forms will be destroyed prior to Application forms being passed for Short listing.
· NWTC operates a No Smoking Policy on all Premises and Grounds and in shared vehicles.
· All offers of employment will be subject to the receipt of three year’s satisfactory References, Occupational Health screening and Disclosure Scotland clearance. Please note that it is an offence under the act for barred individuals to apply for regulated work.
· Please email your completed application to:-
· When returning your completed application and any associated enclosures by Royal Mail you must ensure that the correct postage cost is paid. We have been informed by the Post Office that they are retaining those which have been underpaid. This has resulted in completed applications not being returned until after the closing date, and not being included for short listing.
· The short listing process will take place shortly after the closing date.
· As a Disability Confident Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
· The organisation has introduced a set of shared values. These values will be measured during the Competency Based Interview. The values are:
o Valuing dignity and respect
o A “can do” attitude
o Leading attention to quality
o Understanding our responsibilities
o Effectively working together
National Waiting Times Centre Board
Terms and Conditions of Service
The terms and conditions applicable to this post are those of all NHS Employees.
1. Superannuation
You have the option to join the NHS Superannuation Scheme, to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme or to take out a Personal Pension.
Employee’s contributions to the NHS Scheme amount to 5.2% to 14.7% of salary (depending on rate of Pensionable Pay) and the employers’ contribution equates to 13.5% of salary. Employees in the NHS Scheme are “Contracted-out” of the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme and pay a lower rate of National Insurance contributions. Employees who choose to participate in the State Earnings Related Pension Scheme pay the higher rate of National Insurance contribution. A Stakeholder Pension is also available.
2. Salary
£26,830 to £35,933
3. Grade
This post is offered at Band 6
4. Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement in a full year commencing 1st April to 31st March is 27 days, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years’ service. There are 8 Statutory and Public Holidays in each leave year. (Pro rata where applicable)
5. Hours of Duty
37.50 Hours per week
6. Tenure of Employment
This post is offered on a permanent basis
7. Asylum and Immigration Act 1996
Under the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we are required to carry out checks to ensure that all prospective employees are entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. You will therefore be asked to provide appropriate documentation prior to any appointment being made.
National Waiting Times Centre Board
Benefits
NHS Superannuation scheme:
All staff are eligible to join this scheme from date of commencement. Employee contributions vary from 5.2% to 14.7% depending on annual pensionable pay. Benefits include a lump sum and pension when you retire, life assurance of 2 years’ pay - while you are working, pension and allowances for your spouse and children in the event of your death, and benefits for ill-health retirement. Members of the scheme receive tax relief on contributions and lower National Insurance contributions.
Annual leave entitlement (including public holidays):
35 days annual leave on appointment
37 days annual leave after 5 years
41 days annual leave after 10 years
Free car parking
Continuing professional development opportunities
Discounts at the associated Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
Leisure Club membership – Get fit and healthy at the Beardmore Leisure Club with a discounted membership rate of £30 per month.
Discounted Room Rates - Rooms rates discounted (from £40 per night – room only) subject to specific conditions.
Discounted Dining - 20% off food and beverage when dining in the hotel.
Golden Bistro (Hospital Restaurant) - Discounted food in our award winning hospital restaurant.
Childcare vouchers – If you are a working parent with children under the age of 16 you could save up to £1,196 per parent, per annum on the cost of childcare.
For more information about the benefits and discounts available to NHS staff, visit www.nhsdiscounts.com
GOLDEN JUBILEE NATIONAL HOSPITAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
1. JOB IDENTIFICATIONJob Title: Arthroplasty Outcomes Practitioner
Department(s): Arthroplasty Outcomes Service
Responsible to: Senior Charge Nurse, Outpatient Department
Job Holder Reference:
No of Job Holders:
2. JOB PURPOSE
The post holder has professional responsibility, professional and operational accountability to assist in the development and delivery of a specialist arthroplasty out patient review service for Golden Jubilee National Hospital (GJNH), having responsibility for clinical governance issues relating to the Arthroplasty Practitioner service.
Ensuring robust and effective communication with the consultants involved with the service to ensure optimum care for the patient.
The individual provides direct clinical care encompassing assessment, investigation, diagnosis, advice and management of arthroplasty patients in outpatient clinics to enhance patient care.
The Arthroplasty Outcomes Practitioner’s role is to provide long-term review of patients with Arthroplasty (joint replacement).
Education of arthroplasty patients on the aims and objectives of the Arthroplasty Outcomes Service and the benefits to patients.
3. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
See Attached Diagram
4. SCOPE AND RANGE
The post holder will work autonomously with work being managed and not supervised. The postholder will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse for Outpatients.
Involved in the ongoing assessment and management of a specific cohort of patients namely those who have joint replacement surgery.
Required to supervise qualified and unqualified staff as required.
Autonomous Practitioner running up to 10 out patient clinic sessions per week
Assessment initially by telephone follow-up 10-14 days after surgery, thereafter clinical assessment at 6week/3 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years then dictated by the needs of the patients and demands of the service.
Number of Out Patient appointment / sessions 3000+ appointment per year
Offer patient accessibility to the arthroplasty outcomes service at all times via a telephone advisory helpline providing specialised advice concerning care, treatment and support to both patients and relatives, also fast track patients with potentially acute problems.
Resource consciousness and awareness of the department budget – no direct budgetary control.
Provides accurate information for audit and clinical effectiveness contributing to research.
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of evidence based care and contributing to the development of the evidence based practice.
Provide clinical leadership/expert advice to nursing staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
Ability to organise arthroplasty service workload with regards to assessing patient needs, planning, implementation and evaluation of a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.Act as a specialist practitioner resource in arthroplasty outcomes, helping colleagues by sharing expert knowledge and skills.
Increasing awareness of the importance of long term follow-up of arthroplasty patients and the necessity for early identification of failure/complications in hospital and primary care setting to enhance standards of care.
Provide highly specialised extended clinical skills beyond the scope of routine nursing practice working across professional boundaries to maximise patient care and education.
Ensure the quality of patient care is continually reviewed and assessed, with any necessary changes implemented and monitored to maintain and improve standards of care given to patients and their families.
Delivery of expert service to maximise patient potential following Arthroplasty surgery and to facilitate the optimal treatment of early/late complications/problems encountered.
Provide accurate and timely correspondence to General Practitioner and other relevant health professionals regarding the outcome of consultations and any necessary follow-up required.
Manage and co-ordinate the long term arthroplasty patient review, which includes:
Assessing and examining patients (lower limb joint replacement and foot surgery)
Ordering (through arranged local protocols) radiographs and interpretation of same.
Initiating investigations including blood tests and referral for invasive X-ray procedures
Interpreting clinical findings and investigation results – X-rays, blood tests, in order that the consultant / medical staff are fully appraised of findings to allow relevant intervention if required.
Implementing the appropriate patient management plan to include:
Providing expert support, counselling advice and education
Identify appropriate patients for revision arthroplasty, surgery of failing joints or for other lower limb primary surgery following confirmation by the consultant and relaying this information back to the patients General Practitioner or referring Health Board.
Referring for further investigations to internal / external services e.g. an A&E department or General Practitioner for investigation of suspected DVT or white cell scans.
Recommendation for admission of patient to consultant to elective Orthopaedic Unit e.g. suspected wound infection requiring urgent surgical treatment. This occurs occasionally
Recommendation for admission following discussion with consultant to admit patient to elective Orthopaedic Unit for manipulation of joint.
Planning further management of a patient i.e. timing of next clinical review / investigations/ referral.
Obtaining appropriate patient consent for Bone Banking according to hospital and blood transfusion services guidelines.
Ensure good communication and documentation in patient records: dictate clinical notes / letters to General Practitioner / referral letters.
Develop policies, procedures and competencies for arthroplasty service.
Provides specialist Arthroplasty advice through a dedicated help-line, which facilitates early review of patients with complications/problems. E.g. fast tracking of patients with suspected wound infection / failing joint replacement
Participate in the monitoring of standards of care within the defined policies, procedures and protocols of the service, ward / department to ensure adherence to, and delivery of a high quality service
Contribute to the development of highly specialist programmes for care packages for patient within the arthroplasty service
Liase with other healthcare professionals regarding patient treatment and progress
Organises / participates in organisational wide committee meetings as designated by Clinical Nurse Manager and Senior Charge Nurse
Organises / participate in external committee meetings to promote GJNH Arthroplasty Outcome Service
Leadership and ManagementResponsible for managing the daily duties of the department, including work allocation, deployment and supervision of staff, to ensure smooth running of the area
Lead members of the team with forward planning, priority setting and decision-making. This includes establishing clear, concise achievable and measurable objectives to meet the patient’s needs
Maintain and process accurate / up-to-date electronic or Integrated Care Pathway (ICP) clinical records in accordance with both legal and departmental requirements
Ability to instigate specific initiatives within the multi-professional team (MPT), in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, standards and protocols of the Arthroplasty service
Demonstrates a understanding of Equal Opportunities Policies and Organisational Recruitment Policies
Participate in recruitment and selection of subsequent Arthroplasty Outcomes Practitioners