Job description

Job responsibilities

In summary the post holder will have:

• Excellent knowledge of the 18 week rule suite and associated guidelines and presviosu NHS experience.
• Experience of clinical systems and referencing clinical documents and diagnostic results.
• The ability to actively manage the administrative processes associated with patient pathways and review the functioning and effectiveness of clinical teams.
• The ability to work effectively as part of the onsite validation team to ensure that pathways are validated and corrected.
• The ability to ensure extensive feedback on validations completed on a pathway basis and to give an audit trail of the validations fulfilled on a daily basis.
• To be able to utilise the MS Excel application as required to record validations.
• To be able to communicate well with all team members including multidisciplinary teams as well as patients and relatives as required.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent
• Achieved Grade C in English Language & Maths GCSE or equivalent.

Desirable

• Educated to A Level standard or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in RTT validation.
• Previous administrative or clinical experience
• Use of Electronic Patient Record or other hospital patient administration systems.

Desirable

• Knowledge of iCS, Sunquest ICE, CRIS (PACS) or similar hospital systems.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good oral and written communication.
• Ability to work well with other departments and staff groups.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and MS Outlook

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the processes within a hospital setting.

Attributes

Essential

• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Stanmore Site

|Brockley Hill | Stanmore | Middlesex | HA7 4LP

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role has both clinical, organisational and general admin tasks to ensure a high quality patient experience.

See supporting job description for full details

PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for short listing applicants must meet the essential criteria on the personal specification and answer the question detailed in the below.

Please answer this question in the additional information/''supporting Information section on the application form.

In less than 150 words briefly describe what qualities you possess that would make you an effective member of the therapy team. Please use examples from your personal experience.

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Experience of demonstrating, structuring and explaining tasks to others.
• Effective communication, verbal and non-verbal, to communicate treatment programmes to patients some of whom may have barriers to understanding or communication, e.g. blind, deaf, dysphasic or who do not have English as a first language.
• Able to communicate clearly, succinctly and logically in verbal and written formats with patients and other healthcare professionals
• To be an effective team member, respecting the work of others and representing the professions suitably at all times.

Desirable

• Healthcare coaching skills
• Experiencing of leading a group

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Good general level of education up to GCSE Equivalent (Minimum GCSE Maths/ English or equivalent)
• NVQ Level lll or BTEC national diploma in an appropriate area or health related degree
• Experience of working in an health or social care setting as a rehabilitation assistant/ technician
• Experience working directly with physically disabled people including children
• Extensive experience of working directly with people with long term conditions

Desirable

• Experience working at or above Band 3 level in a Therapy Department.
• Awareness of roles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.
• Care certificate
• Practical experience of manual handling

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Able to use initiative and work independently
• Ability to recognise own limitations
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Reflective & keen to learn

Desirable

• Skilled in use of relevant equipment and materials.

Planning & Organisational Skills

Essential

• Able to manage and prioritise own workload
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills

Desirable

• Able to deal with challenging client groups

IT skills

Essential

• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

RNOH Stanmore

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced, credible and compassionate senior HR professional who can quickly establish trusted relationships with executive leaders, senior managers, staff-side representatives and employees. You will be a pragmatic problem solver with highly developed communication, influencing, negotiation, facilitation and coaching skills, and the confidence to provide constructive challenge on complex or contentious workforce matters.

You will have substantial generalist HR or people business partnering experience gained within a large, complex and unionised organisation, together with experience of translating organisational priorities into deliverable people and workforce plans. You will have a strong track record in complex employee relations, organisational change, workforce planning and the use of workforce intelligence to identify risks, root causes and evidence-based interventions.

Applicants must be Chartered Members of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or be able to demonstrate equivalent advanced professional HR knowledge and practice. You will be educated to masters level in a relevant subject, or have equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through substantial senior HR experience and continuing professional development.

Significant HR experience within the NHS or another complex healthcare environment is desirable, as is in-depth knowledge of Agenda for Change and NHS Job Evaluation, experience of ESR or a comparable integrated HR and payroll system, and experience of medical workforce matters, medical and dental terms and conditions or consultant job planning.

If you are committed to improving staff experience and patient care, can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery, and have the resilience and professional judgement to manage multiple complex priorities, we would like to hear from you.

Person Specification

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, or equivalent evidence of advanced professional HR knowledge and practice.
• Educated to master's level in a relevant subject, or equivalent specialist knowledge acquired through substantial senior HR experience and continuing professional development.
• Substantial generalist HR or people business partnering experience in a large, complex and unionised organisation

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of workforce planning, establishment analysis and development of evidence-based workforce interventions. Advanced ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative workforce information
• Ability to triangulate workforce metrics, staff feedback, operational information and professional judgement to identify risks and root causes.
• Experience of producing clear board, committee or senior leadership reports and presenting recommendations. Ability to define benefits, outcomes and measures of success for people interventions.

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication, influencing, negotiation and facilitation skills.
• Ability to communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information clearly and appropriately.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice in accordance with the NMC/ BOA casting standards. Adhere to hospital Policies and assist in promoting an open and friendly working environment, being inclusive and supportive of your colleagues, and embracing differences.

Attending to the Casting needs of outpatients, inpatients and patients in theatres and scanning. Our clientele are children, adults, patient with special needs.

You must be able to work well in a small team, and be required to assist with casting and on completion of the British Casting Certificate be able to apply casts independently without supervision. Providing assessment, planning, application of a wide variety of casts and evaluation and solving of various casting problems.

Assisting the Orthotics team with negative casting within the plaster department.

Attending to wounds under casts as required/taking out sutures and liaising with other members of the Multidisciplinary teams as required. Working in different areas providing cast care, such as on the wards, MRI, Theatres as and when required.

Participate and teach as appropriate in the departments in-service education programme seeking to develop nursing practice. Seek to develop their own professional and personal development, completing the BOA Casting Certificate, ensuring mandatory training is kept up to date as per hospital policy. To attend suitable casting study days/conferences in order to keep up to date with innovation and research in this field.

Assist with maintenance of equipment and stock levels, develop and awareness of cost implications of equipment and supplies.

Mentoring students and supporting other learners within the department. Give formal lectures as required for the department and assisting in any department projects pertinent to the Casting field.

Participate in nursing/casting audits and assist in the setting and evaluation of standards of care.

Practice unsupervised according to approved procedures within casting and Orthopaedic casting standards.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

• Band 5 registered Nurse
• 2 years post registration
• Plan own work load and prioritise effectively.
• Knowledge of Orthopaedics
• IT literacy skills appropriate to job role

Desirable

• Teaching and assessing qualification
• Participation in research projects.

essential

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of health and safety

essential

Essential

• management of resources/ budget awareness

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

RNOH Stanmore

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver safe, effective, evidencebased perioperative care in the scrub role, in line with NMC standards and Trust policies.
• Take responsibility for the perioperative management of an allocated group of patients, ensuring highquality, patientcentred care throughout their surgical journey.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times, involving relatives and carers appropriately in the care process.
• Prepare, check, and maintain theatre equipment, surgical instruments, and consumables, escalating faults promptly and ensuring safe operation.
• Provide skilled scrub assistance to the surgical team, ensuring aseptic technique and adherence to infection prevention and control standards.
• Monitor patient condition within the scrub role, recognising deviations from normal and escalating concerns promptly to senior staff.
• Participate in the safe positioning, transfer, and handling of patients in accordance with Trust policies and manual handling guidelines.
• Ensure accurate, contemporaneous documentation using electronic and written systems in line with Trust and legal requirements.
• Contribute to the smooth running of theatre lists, supporting efficient workflow and patient safety.
• Report adverse incidents, near misses, equipment failures, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Rotate to other clinical areas within the department as required or identified through appraisal and personal development planning.
• Participate in the departmental oncall rota and work flexibly, including long shifts, weekends, and unsocial hours, to meet service needs.

EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain uptodate clinical knowledge and skills, engaging in continuous professional development and reflective practice.
• Maintain full compliance with mandatory training, including safe use of medical devices, ensuring personal and team competencies remain current and aligned with Trust and regulatory standards.
• Keep informed of current research, evidencebased practice, and developments in perioperative care, applying relevant findings to clinical practice.
• Support the learning and development of students, new staff, and trainees through role modelling, supervision, and constructive feedback.
• Participate in teaching activities, simulation sessions, and departmental training programmes as required.
• Contribute to audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and service delivery.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the NMC Code of Conduct and all Trust policies, maintaining high professional standards and acting as an ambassador for the nursing profession.
• Uphold the values of the Trust, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and accountability in all aspects of practice.
• Take responsibility for personal professional development, completing mandatory training, annual appraisal, and maintaining a portfolio that meets NMC revalidation requirements.
• Engage in reflective practice, identifying learning needs and working with an appraiser to develop and achieve a personal development plan.
• Maintain excellent communication with patients, colleagues, and the multidisciplinary team, contributing to team briefings, WHO checklists, and postoperative debriefs.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and highquality care.
• Support the team leader or theatre coordinator by communicating significant changes, concerns, or operational issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to effective theatre management by assisting with planning, prioritising, and coordinating daily activities.
• Participate in departmental meetings, service reviews, and discussions relating to service improvement and patient experience.
• Take reasonable steps to safeguard the health, safety, and wellbeing of patients, colleagues, and visitors within the clinical environment.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in rotation between Stanmore Main and Centenary Theatres as required to support service delivery.
• Engage in service developments, new ways of working, and Trust sustainability initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working patterns to meet the needs of the service, including long days, weekends, and oncall commitments.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and grade as required to support safe and effective theatre services.

Recognise that this job description outlines the general scope of the role and may be amended in consultation with the post holder to reflect evolving service requirements

Person Specification

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

• Able to communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Able to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately
• Demonstrates effective teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Desirable

• Experience communicating with patients in a perioperative or acute clinical setting

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and understanding of perioperative safety principles.

Desirable

• Previous experience in theatres, surgical environments, or orthopaedics
• Additional perioperative-related training (e.g. scrub skills course)
• Previous experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a healthcare environment

Analytical & Judgment Skills

Essential

• Able to recognise changes in patient condition and escalate promptly.
• Able to follow clinical guidelines and safety procedures
• Demonstrates sound decision-making

Desirable

• Experience contributing to problem-solving or service improvement

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

Brockley Hill

Stanmore

HA7 4LP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)