Job summary
We have an opening for a band 6 Nurse to become a member of our Abington team. You will become part of a senior team alongside 1 other band 6's who strives to deliver the best possible care.
We are looking for someone enthusiastic with sound organisational skills and a knowledge of Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
Do you have the skills to support the leadership, and develop the nurses and healthcare workers on Abington ward which specialises in fractured neck of femur?
Staff must have a keen interest and knowledge within Trauma and Orthopaedics and have the skills to provide high standards of evidenced based patient care while assisting in the running of the ward and managing staff.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff must have a keen interest and knowledge within Trauma and Orthopaedics and have the skills to provide high standards of evidenced based patient care while assisting in the running of the ward and managing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff must have a keen interest and knowledge within Trauma and Orthopaedics and have the skills to provide high standards of evidenced based patient care while assisting in the running of the ward and managing staff.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience ( level 6)
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Band 6 development course
- MSC or working towards level 7
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of orthopaedics patients and fracture neck of femur care
- Worked in an acute trust
- Worked on an orthopaedic ward
- Demonstrates successful support of ward manager/department
Desirable
- Evidence of performance management
Skills
Essential
- Sound Communication skills
- Ward Coordination
- Competence in all aspects of medication management
Desirable
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of managing complicated situations
- Experience of conducting Appraisals
- Acting as a role model for others
- Flexible and resilient
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent level of education, training or experience ( level 6)
- Mentorship course
Desirable
- Leadership course
- Band 6 development course
- MSC or working towards level 7
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of orthopaedics patients and fracture neck of femur care
- Worked in an acute trust
- Worked on an orthopaedic ward
- Demonstrates successful support of ward manager/department
Desirable
- Evidence of performance management
Skills
Essential
- Sound Communication skills
- Ward Coordination
- Competence in all aspects of medication management
Desirable
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of managing complicated situations
- Experience of conducting Appraisals
- Acting as a role model for others
- Flexible and resilient
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).
