Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to work 24.66 hours per week. The current working hours are Monday-Friday day shifts working 07:00-20:00, no weekends, Bank Holidays or night shifts
You will be based on D Ward/Orthopaedic Admissions Unit at Wrightington Hospital. Both areas are Admission and Day Case Units for Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery.
Candidates will only be shortlisted if they have a valid NMC registration.
For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the GOV.UK website.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Please note that applicants who have already received feedback they are unsuitable for the position need not apply, unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application, or gained further experience since that decision. Certificates will be requested at interview and during the onboarding process.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates duties and responsibilities will be to
- Manage the admission of patients undergoing Orthopaedic surgery.
- Provide pre and post operative care to Orthopaedic Patients.
- Facilitate Nurse-led Discharge for Day Cases.
- Administer medication and effective communication with the MDT.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
#On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job description
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
- Experience of working independently and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of audit research
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Post qualification experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree/Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
Person Specification
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Flexible and positive approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
- Knowledge of evidence based practice
- Understanding of research/audit
Desirable
- Understanding of resource management
- Understanding of education/student requirements
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to maintain and improve standards of care
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying
- Experience of working independently and as a member of a team
Desirable
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Experience of audit research
- Previous experience in a caring environment
- Post qualification experience
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Course
- Degree/Diploma Studies
- Specialists Skills Course
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
D Ward, Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge
Wigan
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
