Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join the team in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Clinics run between 09.00-18.00 Monday to Friday with weekend work proposed in the near future. We also cover occasional clinics off site. Our team comprises of Registered nurses, Health care assistants, Orthopaedic Consultants, Registrars and Advanced physio practitioners. Our service provides a mixture of fracture and elective clinics and we care for paediatric and adult patients. We work closely with the X-Ray department and the plaster room.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain a high standard of evidence based, patient centred care. To demonstrate good interpersonal skills and to develop practical skills required within the speciality, whist reflecting the philosophy of care.
To deliver patient care on a daily basis, using the systems in place in the department for a multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Experienced Band 5 post holders will also provide effective clinical and managerial leadership of the department, in the absence of the senior members of the team, which empowers staff to deliver patient- centred, evidence based nursing care
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an integral member of the T+O OPD team. Prioritising andmanaging outpatient clinics in a professional manner. Liaising with theMulti-Disciplinary team, patients & relatives. Communicate sensitive clinical information with patients, relatives and carers in a way that takes into account the level of understanding and any barriers that may have an impact on the individual receiving and understanding the information, face to face and via the telephone on a frequent daily basis.
Acting as patients advocate, ensuring that the patient has understoodthe consultation and the plan of treatment, and has had the opportunityto voice any concerns or questions. Provide supporting literature andverbal advice as required. Escort patients to other wards or departments, completing necessary documentation, giving comprehensive explanation to patient and handover to ward staff.
To provide advice, guidance and support to HCAs, learners and newstaff working within the department. Multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be an integral member of the T+O OPD team. Prioritising andmanaging outpatient clinics in a professional manner. Liaising with theMulti-Disciplinary team, patients & relatives. Communicate sensitive clinical information with patients, relatives and carers in a way that takes into account the level of understanding and any barriers that may have an impact on the individual receiving and understanding the information, face to face and via the telephone on a frequent daily basis.
Acting as patients advocate, ensuring that the patient has understoodthe consultation and the plan of treatment, and has had the opportunityto voice any concerns or questions. Provide supporting literature andverbal advice as required. Escort patients to other wards or departments, completing necessary documentation, giving comprehensive explanation to patient and handover to ward staff.
To provide advice, guidance and support to HCAs, learners and newstaff working within the department. Multi-disciplinary approach to patient-centred care delivery, which builds on the philosophy of greater involvement of patients and their relatives/carers by using the Trusts patient and public involvement strategy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies in the specialist skills of the departmental speciality
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic conditions
- Knowledge of wound care
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
- Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies in the specialist skills of the departmental speciality
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic conditions
- Knowledge of wound care
Experience
Essential
- Post qualification experience
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).
