Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Department Fitzwilliam Hospital Peterborough - Full time The role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outpatient Department as Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner. The team you would be joining provide crucial, specialised care and management to patients in all areas of orthopaedics. You will be providing specialised care to patients in orthopaedics including hip and knee replacements.

Main duties of the job

Fitzwilliam Hospitals part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital is one of Cambridgeshire's leading private hospital with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system.

About us

Ramsay Health Care was established in 1964 and has grown to become a global hospital group operating over 100 hospitals and day surgery facilities across Australia, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and France. Ramsay Health Care is well-respected in the health care industry for operating quality private hospitals and for its excellent record in hospital management and patient care. These features help to attract leading health care practitioners to work in our facilities. Ramsay Health Care UK is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England, with a network of 33 acute hospitals. These provide a wide and comprehensive range of specialised and efficient clinical specialties from orthopaedics and general surgery, to cardiac surgery and Eye Surgery. Recognised by all major medical insurers, Ramsay offers fast, convenient, effective and high quality treatment for all patients, whether medically insured, self-pay, or from the increasing number referred by the NHS. Ramsay Health Care has launched a unique service for private patients, Premium Care. This is available to all patients using private medical insurance or funding their own treatment and aims to set the standard for private healthcare. It offers the highest standards of clinical care combined with superior hotel services and the flexibility of a personal service tailored to your needs.

Job responsibilities

Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Department Fitzwilliam Hospital Peterborough - Full time The role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Outpatient Department as Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner. The team you would be joining provide crucial, specialised care and management to patients in all areas of orthopaedics. You will be providing specialised care to patients in orthopaedics including hip and knee replacements. Duties

  • Prescribe medication to patient
  • Be able to request and interpret X-rays
  • Must have Orthopaedic experience
  • Manage Follow up patients' appointment
  • Work closely with consultants
  • What you'll bring with you
  • NMC Qualification
  • IMMER Qualification/Course
  • Nurse Practitioner level.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
  • Flexible and positive attitude
  • A warm, considerate and empathetic character
  • About the Hospital Fitzwilliam Hospitals part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. The hospital is one of Cambridgeshire's leading private hospital with an excellent reputation for delivering high quality healthcare for patients with health insurance, patients who are self-funding treatment or NHS patients exercising choice through the e-referral system. By investing in the latest advanced medical technology, we offer a wide range of treatments and services. We care for patients from initial outpatient consultation and diagnostic scanning through to surgical treatment and recovery. We are proud to be in partnership with some of the most qualified and experienced Consultants, along with dedicated staff who are highly trained and pride themselves on maintaining the highest levels of patient care to encourage a full and speedy recovery. Benefits * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period * Flexible shift patterns available where possible * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies * Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants * Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary * Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy * Free Parking on site (where possible) * Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible) * Concerts for Carers * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords * The Blue Light Card Scheme About Us: Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years' experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people - staff and doctors - are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • NMC Qualified

    Desirable

    • NMC Qualified

    Experience

    Essential

    • * 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays
    • * Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
    • * Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
    • * Flexible shift patterns available where possible
    • * Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
    • * Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
    • * Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
    • * Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
    • * Free Parking on site (where possible)
    • * Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)
    • * Concerts for Carers
    • * Employee Assistance Programme
    • * Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
    • * The Blue Light Card Scheme

    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

    Ramsay Health Care UK Operations Limited

    Address

    Milton Way, Peterborough

    Peterborough

    PE3 9AQ

    Employer's website

    https://www.ramsayhealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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