Advanced Nurse Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Birkenhead Merseyside, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

A post has arisen within our Trauma & Orthopaedic directorate for an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner. The post holder will provide specialised orthopaedic care within the hospital setting for patients with chronic and acute orthopaedic conditions.


Where the post holder does not hold the appropriate Non-Medical prescribing and Surgical First Assistant qualifications the commencing salary will be Band 6, with the expectation that the post holder will work towards these qualifications over a specified period of two years or less. Upon attainment of both qualifications salary will be uplifted to Band 7.
The post holder will undertake follow-up clinics as part of the Consultant team and nurse led follow-up clinics for selected patient groups, see new patients and present complex cases to the supervising Orthopaedic Consultant, undertake the role of Surgical First Assistant in the operating theatre and undertake the role of Non-Medical Prescriber, within national and trust guidelines.


The individual will monitor the patient pathway in relation to the care and management of orthopaedic patients and be in a position to influence the work of other professional groups. They will work collaboratively with other health care professionals in primary and secondary care to ensure a high quality easily accessible service for all orthopaedic patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.


We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.


We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of 337m.


The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
The successful applicant should have significant and relevant recent experience at Band 5 level within the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedics and be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, acting as a role model to other staff. The successful applicant is expected to be flexible and be able to work cross site to deadlines. The working hours are currently Monday to Friday, however there may be a need in the future to work some evenings and weekends.


WUTH is a great place and we need to be recognised as an organisation that has quality improvement and supporting all staff to deliver the very best care at its heart.


Please see the attached Job description for further information about the post of Nurse Practitioner in Trauma & Orthopaedics available with WUTH.
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Significant and relevant recent experience at Band 5 level within the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedics
Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience
Evidence of relevant continuing professional development activity
Holds Non-Medical Prescribing qualification or willing to work towards
Holds Surgical First Assistant qualification or willing to work towards
Must willing to undertake further academic study to Degree level in specified areas including non-medical prescribing, surgical first assistance in operative procedures, clinical examination, diagnostic skills and teaching/mentoring, over an agreed time period.
Ability to recognise and act upon situations which may be detrimental to patient health and well-being and to manage risk effectively
Strong IT skills, including the ability to use spreadsheets, databases and word processing packages

Participation in nurse-led clinics
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust



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