Job summary
***Please note we are only able to accept applications from those with a live NMC registration, we are unable to support OSCE at this time***
We are looking for a caring, dedicated, innovative and motivated Staff Nurse to join the Fracture, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology clinic team, based within Peterborough City Hospital. You must have a caring approach, be an excellent communicator and be capable of delivering high standards of patient care, in line with the NMC code of conduct and evidence based practice.
Main duties of the job
The Role of the Staff Nurse within this Department is diverse. We aim to deliver high quality evidence based care to Trauma, Elective and Rheumatology patients. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team within the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology outpatient department, to ensure the smooth running of both Trauma, Elective and Rheumatology clinics, plaster room and minor ops procedure room. We care for a range of patients, both children and adults. You will be required to provide a high quality of care to patients in a caring and compassionate manner, acting always in the patients best interest. Part of the role will be to mentor students and junior members of the team, act as a role model and uphold the Trusts policies and procedures. It is a requirement that candidates are registered Staff Nurses with a current NMC pin.
About us
Our teams work hard to be flexible and promote a healthy work/home life balance and so agile working options are automatically considered for all roles within the Trust.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and candidates from our local communities.
Your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay and here are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
- Relocation allowance in line with the Trust policy
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Free staff car parking on all our hospital sites during this financial year
- In-house Physiotherapy Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Emotional Wellbeing Service covering a range of online support, access to mobile apps and 24/7 counselling services
- Subsidised meals at our hospital restaurants
- Access to exclusive discounts, cashback and vouchers via NHS Discounts and Blue Light Card.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement of the role to work cross site on an ad-hoc basis at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford Hospital, if the need arises.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There is a requirement of the role to work cross site on an ad-hoc basis at Hinchingbrooke Hospital and Stamford Hospital, if the need arises.
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
- Post registration experience
- Degree in Healthcare related subject
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Orthopaedic and Rheumatology OPD
- Can demonstrate team working
- Can demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced clinical envirnment
- A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitations in scope of professional practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
- Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area
- Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area
- Awareness of clinical governance relevant to role
- Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in the nursing practice
- Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
- Awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise the opportunity to teach and develop others
- Ability to assess the competence of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Pin
Desirable
- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
- Post registration experience
- Degree in Healthcare related subject
Skills
Essential
- Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Orthopaedic and Rheumatology OPD
- Can demonstrate team working
- Can demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced clinical envirnment
- A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitations in scope of professional practice
- Demonstrates an understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
- Comprehensive applied anatomy and physiology relevant to clinical area
- Awareness of current developments in healthcare and professional nursing relevant to area
- Awareness of clinical governance relevant to role
- Awareness of role of audit and research in effecting change in the nursing practice
- Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
- Awareness of HR policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise the opportunity to teach and develop others
- Ability to assess the competence of others
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
