Advertised role location: ROYAL BELFAST HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN
Official document: Band 6_Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead (doc)
JOB DESCRIPTION

POST: Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead

LOCATION: RBHSC Fracture Clinic

BAND: 6

REPORTS TO: Band 7 Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse

RESPONSIBLE TO: Band 7 Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse

PROFESSIONALLY
RESPONSIBLE TO: Divisional Nurse, Child Health and Nistar

Job Summary / Main Purpose

The post holder is accountable for their ward / department and will:
Promote and monitor safe and effective practice.
Enhance the patient / client experience.
Provide effective leadership and management.
Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives.
Adhere to Trust values.
Contribute to the development of the VFC service, including delivery of peripheral clinics (ie. Whiteabbey, Northern Trust) to support plastering.

Main Duties / Responsibilities
For each of the following, the postholder will;

Work under the direction of Band 7 colleagues or other line manager in the development and review of the service and professional standards.
Provide advice on patient/client care.
Work alongside Consultants/medical staff in the decision making of patient care.
Develop and update documentation relating to Virtual Fracture Clinic.
Liaise with all MDT members when necessary.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Leader
The post holder will act as an effective clinical role model.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge base, ensuring professional and clinical credibility. This will involve working and role modelling as a practitioner in the department and involve participating in the internal rotation system as required.
Demonstrate clinical expertise in the care of children and their families.
Participate in and support the involvement of the Fracture clinic staff in audit activities.
Will role model person centred practices to others.
Ensure regular evaluation of effectiveness of own roles. Remain abreast of the developments in clinical practice and maintain evidence based care.
Demonstrate leadership and clinical expertise when supervising junior registered staff, or non- registered staff, in all aspects of care. Ensure that staff have the knowledge, skills and resources to carry out care delegated to them.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care. Communicate effectively, promoting open and trusting relationships throughout the MDT.

Quality
Assist the line manager to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit (including multi-professional audit), patient/client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team.
Support Nursing Staff to take part and lead QI projects.
Support and facilitate educating the team with the various research units undertaken in terms of educational needs.
Contribute to the dissemination and implementation of the learning from feedback, compliments, complaints, incident reporting and near misses to facilitate the delivery of safe, effective, person and family centred care and services.
Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning or development of own service promoting the involvement of patients/clients and carers.
Contribute to the review of processes / practices including those within the ward to support patients / clients to improve their own health and well-being.

Management
Adhere to Belfast Trust policies.
Work in collaboration with all members of the MDT to ensure multi-professional work and communication.
In partnership with preceptors contribute to individual staff development programmes through Trust wide PDR structure.
Facilitate reflective supervision sessions in accordance with BHSCT Trust Policies and Procedures and complete Staff Development Reviews with nursing staff.
Promote and support professional, personal growth and development for nurses.
Participate in recruitment and selection of staff to as appropriate.
Attend working groups and meetings and deputise for the Band 7 Ward Manager.
Demonstrate effective decision making that is person centred and consistent with Trust Policies.
Ensure effective and efficient use of resources.
Ensure systems are in place to provide a safe environment for patient care within the risk management, research and clinical governance strategies.
Ensure adherence to the DHSSPS guidelines for the safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products.
Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and development of the role.
Assist with the recruitment and selection of staff. To be involved in ensuring the appropriate application of BHSCT human resources policies and contribute to the development and implementation of strategies for retaining staff.
Ensure that there is effective communication systems in place to allow staff to keep abreast of developments in the organisation.
Participate in the development and implementation of new initiatives.
Be responsible for ensuring confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.
Ensure appropriate delegation to nurses and health care support workers and monitoring of outcomes for effective care/service delivery.
Challenge appropriately and confidently where standards of care fall below that which the line manager would expect.
Ensure best use of resources within the ward/department and ensure services are managed in accordance with yearly financial instructions.
Participate in multi-professional procurement processes to ensure appropriate selection of products which meet relevant quality and safety standards.
Deliver a safe and effective service within allocated resources, ensuring the resources are used to maximum effect.
Adhere to HSC Trust systems for effectively managing stock and safeguarding fixed assets.
Promote the principles of good governance and protect the ward/department from financial risk, particularly in respect of patient/client monies and property and charitable funds.
Display managerial and organisational skills to ensure that products required for patient/client care/treatment are procured in timely fashion and demonstrate value for money.
Show a commitment to effectively manage resources and achieve statutory financial targets.
Utilise ehealth technology as applicable.

General Responsibilities

Employees of the Trust are required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and:

At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with Belfast Trust’s Whistleblowing Policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
Comply with the Trust’s Smoke Free Policy.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with the Health and Safety Policies and Statutory Regulations.
Adhere to Equality and Good Relations duties throughout the course of their employment.
Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in-service provision.
Maintain high standards of personal accountability.
Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct.

Information Governance  

All employees of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, including patient/client, corporate and administrative records whether paper based or electronic and also including e-mails.  All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environment Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant and to comply with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust policies on Information Governance including for example the ICT Security Policy, Data Protection Policy and Records Management Policy and to seek advice if in doubt.

For further information on how we use your personal data within HR, please refer to the Privacy Notice available on the HUB or Your HR

Environmental Cleaning Strategy

The Trusts Environmental Cleaning Strategy recognises the key principle that “Cleanliness matters is everyone’s responsibility, not just the cleaners” Whilst there are staff employed who are responsible for cleaning services, all Trust staff have a responsibility to ensure a clean, comfortable, safe environment for patients, clients, residents, visitors, staff and members of the general public.

Infection Prevention and Control

The Belfast Trust is committed to reducing Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) and all staff have a part to play in making this happen. Staff must comply with all policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control and with ongoing reduction strategies. Standard Infection Prevention and Control Precautions must be used at all times to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
This includes:-
Cleaning hands either with soap and water or a hand sanitiser at the appropriate times (WHO ‘5 moments’);
Using the correct ‘7 step’ hand hygiene technique;
Being ‘bare below the elbows’ when in a clinical environment;
Following Trust policies and the Regional Infection Control Manual (found on intranet);
Wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
Ensuring correct handling and disposal of waste (including sharps) and laundry;
Ensuring all medical devices (equipment) are decontaminated appropriately i.e. cleaned, disinfected and/or sterilised;
Ensuring compliance with High Impact Interventions.

Personal Public Involvement

Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal Public Involvement (PPI).

Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information.

http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf

Clause: This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE / BAND: Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead / Band 6

DEPT / DIRECTORATE: RBHSC Fracture Clinic / Child Health & NISTAR /
MDGS

Notes to applicants:
You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note the Trust reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined below at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria.
Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage.
You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Qualifications
Registration
Experience
Registered nurse - Part 1 (Child) NMC Register.
Have 3 years’ experience as a Registered Children's Nurse (RN) working within a Paediatric Fracture Clinic with Casting skills.
Have obtained a Diploma or Degree in Nursing.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other (e.g. Driving etc.)

Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

‘Where disability prohibits driving, this criteria will be waived if the applicant is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements.’

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge
Skills
Abilities

Must be able to provide evidence of facilitating formal and informal teaching activities and contributing towards an effective learning environment.
Will be able to demonstrate effective leadership qualities, organisational skills and communication skills.
Provides evidence of past personal and professional development.
Shows high level of knowledge /skills in the management of Perioperative patients.
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
Clinical leadership skills.
Ability to manage organisational change in a clinical setting.
IT skills.

Interview

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Desirable criteria will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet these. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor
Criteria
Method of Assessment

Qualifications
Registration
Experience

Have at least one year’s experience of running/working a Virtual Fracture Clinic.
Fracture Trauma course at level 2 or 3 or, and, BOA Casting course qualification

Shortlisting by Application Form

NOTE:
Where educational/professional qualifications form part of the criteria you will be required, if shortlisted for interview, to produce original certificates and one photocopy of same issued by the appropriate authority. Only those certificates relevant to the shortlisting criteria should be produced. If educational certificates are not available an original letter and photocopy of same detailing examination results from your school or college will be accepted as an alternative.

If successful you will be required to produce documentary evidence that you are legally entitled to live and work in the United Kingdom. This documentation can be a P45, Payslip, National Insurance Card or a Birth Certificate confirming birth in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. Failure to produce evidence will result in a non-appointment.

Where a post involves working in regulated activity with vulnerable groups, post holders will be required to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority.

HSC Values

Whilst employees will be expected to portray all the values, particular attention is drawn to the following values for this role