Advanced Practitioner - Orthopaedics, Upper Limb

To work as an independent clinician assessing, diagnosing, treating and discharging or referring a range of patients within the department or designated area of practice. Advanced Practitioners (APs) are intended to transform and modernise pathways of care, enabling the safe and effective sharing of skills across traditional professional boundaries, supplementing the medical workforce., The post holder will practice as an Advanced Practitioner (AP) within their designated area to provide patient-centred, high-quality care.

The role will encompass the skills of assessment, examination, diagnosis and treatment within an agreed scope of practice within the designated area. The post holder will assist in the safe treatment, referral and discharge of patients within their sphere of competence.

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.