Job overview

The successful candidate will play an integral role in arthroplasty patients' journey and pathway from pre-operative assessment to post-operative and post follow up. The successful candidate will have an educational role for both patients and colleagues. 

Main duties of the job

To deliver an effective high-quality arthroplasty service to include the management of an identified caseload, exercising a degree of personal and professional autonomy. 

To provide professional advice and support to ensure the delivery of safe, effective services for patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty.

To deliver high quality, patient focused care, acting as a role model for practice across the specialty and Trust. 

Act as a source of expertise, advice, and knowledge for patients, carers, and healthcare professionals for an efficient, effective, and timely patient pathway. 

Work within the MDT, facilitating optimal evidence-based care throughout all aspects of lower limb arthroplasty pathway.

Support the planning and scheduling of HVLC arthroplasty theatre lists. 

Lead the Joint Review Follow UP Clinic and assist in developing and modernising this service to meet current and future requirements. 

Working for our organisation

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

 What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.  
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

 Why work for us?

• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

 What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.