Nurse Team Leader

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 5 / Band 6 Registered Nurses to join the team on Rockingham Elective Orthopaedic Ward. Rockingham is a busy, ring-fenced elective ward with capacity to accept up to 8 trauma patients. We are seeking an innovative, individual who is approachable, calm under pressure and has excellent people skills to join our friendly and supportive team. You need to have experience in prioritising your workload to include excellent staff management and first class patient care from admission through to timely and safe discharge planning. The ideal candidates should have post registration experience ideally in a surgical environment, be motivated and enthusiastic, possess excellent communication skills, be a team player and wish to consolidate/develop their surgical skills as well as others skills. This is a clinical post and the successful candidate will be expected to support the Band 7 in providing strong leadership, managing the ward and improving / maintaining standards whilst providing support to all MDT members, patients and their families. In return, the Trust offers a supportive, challenging environment with opportunities for continuous professional development. For further information regarding this post, please contact Sister Laura Munoruth (Ward Manager) on 01709 424462 or Matron Lee White on 01709 425815.

Main duties of the job

Maintain a high standard of clinical skills including management of the post-op patient. Safe administration of medication and promoting self-administration of medications. Care of a surgical wound. Ensure staff are MAST compliant. Support the Ward Manager in carrying out staff appraisals. Respond to staff and patient feedback. Involvement in quality improvement work. Datix investigations and attending formal investigation meetings. Attendance to Quality Assurance Group meetings and Roster meetings with Ward Manager or in their absence.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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