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Job description

To meet the overall mission of the organisation the post holder will: Be a highly experienced resource providing clinical expertise in care, advice and support within the specialist area of Foot and Ankle Surgery, post- operative treatment and management. Lead and deliver Nurse Led clinics. Participate in the multi-disciplinary team to ensure a seamless, coordinated approach to person-centred care, across the clinical pathway, and timely onward referral to other professionals and agencies as appropriate. Proactively advance the modernisation agenda of Foot and Ankle Surgery for patients and the development of the nursing service to achieve person centred care. Will work collaboratively with other members of the Foot and Ankle multi- disciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care to patients. Will deliver specialist nursing care and treatments, education and counselling to patients/families/carers. Participate in the provision of expert advice in developing, implementing policies, procedures and protocols that meet national, regional and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the delivery and promotion of evidence-based practice in line with local and national guidelines.
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Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Registered Nurse Part 1 Level 1 on the live NMC Register 2 years’ experience as a Band 6 within a Trauma or Orthopaedic environment.
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Desirable Skills

• Training in advanced communication skills.
• BOA Charcot Casting Course.