Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join ward 6, our trauma & orthopaedic ward.
You will be required to confidently support orthopaedic patients with a range of orthopaedic conditions and needs . You will focus on providing a high standard of patient care, engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 6.
If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply.
This role covers long days, nights and weekends.
You will be fully supported during your transition with supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of the ward for the delivery of safe and high quality care.
Main duties of the job
To provide direct nursing care to patients whilst ensuring you are acting as a advocate for often a vulnerable patient group.
To ensure relatives and patients are kept fully informed of the patients journey.
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.
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
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- 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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
