Job summaryThe Trauma & Orthopaedic department at University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) delivers care to adult patients and the service is transforming in response to the needs of our community. Our team are always developing to be able to deliver safe, effective and patient centred care.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, highly motivated and passionate Enhanced Clinical Practitioner with excellent communication skills to take on the role of Enhanced Clinical Practitioner in the Trauma Assessment & Coordination Team (TAC team).
Working with the already established team we are seeking to recruit someone with the commitment to help us provide, develop and maintain a high quality service for patients their relatives and carers visiting the department.
The successful candidate will have previous trauma, orthopaedic and / or orthogeriatric (frailty) experience and meet the criteria of the job description and personal specification. We will also consider someone who is already on the ECP pathway.
Please note: Elective orthopaedics is currently based at Bournemouth hospital with plans to move to Poole Hospital as part of the restructuring of services across UHD and vice versa for Trauma. Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across both Trust locations to meet service demands.
Interview: 15th OctoberMain duties of the jobPlease see the documents attached - Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role
About usAs a Trust we are committed to personal and professional development, supporting staff to achieve their full potential. You will apply your theoretical knowledge to your practice, as part of a wider multidisciplinary team, initiating and delivering care.
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
NOTE This role is due to move to Poole Hospital in Spring 2027. See below for further details.
DetailsDate posted: 18 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 153-SU06766
Job locations: Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7HA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the documents attached - Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Current registration with relevant professional body.
- Degree level qualification.
- Enhanced Clinical Practice qualification, Level 6 or equivalent experience
- Recognised mentoring qualification or equivalent experience Relevant post-graduate specialist Masters Level Advanced Clinical Practice course or already working towards
Desirable- Level 7 Post registration/post-graduate qualification.
- Management and/or Leadership course relevant to healthcare environment.
- Supplementary or Independent prescriber
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable experience of managing a discrete aspect of a patient's care at an enhanced level of practice with specific knowledge and skills in a field of expertise within an orthopaedic context.
- Experience of managing change as part of service and practice development.
- Experience of regular participation in research and development, leading clinical audits in own specialist area.
- Experience of supervising, teaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and protocols
- Experience of working in partnership with all levels of staff, evidencing the ability to plan and co-ordinate the provision of specialised care.
- Able to demonstrate ability to deliver training and education to patients
Desirable- Attendance at QI Lite or equivalent quality improvement course.
SkillsEssential- Demonstrable enhanced clinical skills, within an orthopaedic context
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information from patient assessment and interventions, and freedom to act in managing patients 'care
- Clinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills at an enhanced level
- Demonstrable ability to work in a busy environment and resilience when the service is under pressure.
- To be competent to deal calmly and professionally with patients, relatives and work colleagues in a confidential and sensitive manner.
- Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Dexterity, co-ordination for driving, keyboard skills; use of specialist equipment and tools.
KnowledgeEssential- Able to demonstrate highly specialised theoretical and practical, enhanced knowledge of orthopaedic specialty and common presentations
- Understanding of the principles of effective budgetary management.
- Understanding of the theory and application of Clinical Governance
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, BH7 7HA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: TAC Team Lead, Emma Rogers, emma.rogers64@nhs.net
