Job summary
ARE YOU A MOTIVATED STAFF NURSE WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENT STANDARDS OF CARE?
IF SO THE NEW ELECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC HUB IS FOR YOU.
This is an exciting time to join our Orthopaedic team as we relocate to the new purpose built elective Hub. This consists of 2 theatres, 8 daycare pods and a 28 bedded in patient ward.
The in- patient ward was developed by teams including clinicians and involved patients groups, staff members and infection and prevention control. National and international research and best practice were also considered in its design. This has led to the development of an innovative environment using technology, with increased privacy and dignity for our patients due to the high number of side rooms.
The daycare pods are a new way of working which provides each patient with an individualized room before their operation and on return from theatre.
Within the elective Hub we will be caring for a variety of elective joint procedures, including total hip and knee replacements as well as orthopaedic day case procedures.
The elective orthopaedic department has a reputation as a high performing ward, having received " good" ward accreditation, and a previous Paget ward of the year, where patients are first and foremost at the centre of all our care delivery.
Successful applicants will ideally have previous orthopaedic experience and a knowledge of enhanced recovery programmes for elective joint surgery.
Main duties of the job
As the new Hub is purpose build for elective Orthopaedic procedures, your role will include the safe management of patient's pre and post operatively. Working closely with members of the MDT in order to promote early mobilization, optimized analgesia and safe, early discharge home.
As a flexible employer we can offer part time and full time hours, with the requirement that unsocial and night shifts are covered.
We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the vision of Compassion in Practice and the 6c's.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3. Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4. Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3. Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4. Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Diploma / Degree in nursing studies or working towards
- Undertaken Assessor training
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
- Previous experience within an acute setting
- Broad clinical knowledge base
- Previous Orthopaedic experience
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- compassionate
- punctual and reliable
- motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Diploma / Degree in nursing studies or working towards
- Undertaken Assessor training
knowledge and experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in the past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
- Previous experience within an acute setting
- Broad clinical knowledge base
- Previous Orthopaedic experience
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- compassionate
- punctual and reliable
- motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
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).
