Job summary
Ward 3 is an Orthopaedic Oncology ward. Age range of patients 16-90, taking referrals from all over the country.
We have a compassionate dedicated team of healthcare professionals working closely together to provide expert care to our patients.
We complete major orthopaedic surgeries, endoprosthetic reconstructions and sometimes amputations to enable patients to recover from their orthopaedic tumours. We are supported by McMillan nurses, and work closely with our Occupational and Physical Therapists to support our patients through their recovery from surgery and back home.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for a group of patients, working alongside our health care assistants to meet all your patients needs.
To administer medications in accordance with NMC guidelines, care for complex wound dressings, mobilise patients, provide psychological support and become an expert orthopaedic oncology nurse.
To escalate concerns regarding patients appropriately, observe and report safeguarding concerns, support colleagues, provide education and teaching to patients and staff. Accountable to Ward Manager, Matron and Head Of Nursing.
To remain up to date with all elements of mandatory and desired training.
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to Ward Manager, and Matron Division 1.
Please see the attached job description for more details regarding the role and responsibilities.
Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Accountable to Ward Manager, and Matron Division 1.
Please see the attached job description for more details regarding the role and responsibilities.
Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nurses. o Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience. o GCSE or equivalent in English.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- o Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting. o Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- o Orthopaedic experience o Recent acute hospital experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- o Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: o Time management. o Role modelling. o Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance. o Audit. o Research. o Supervision of the care of a group of patients. o Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements. o Clinical competence. o Basic IT Skills. o Have or willing to undertake core skills relevant to area of work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nurses. o Diploma / Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience. o GCSE or equivalent in English.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- o Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting. o Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- o Orthopaedic experience o Recent acute hospital experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- o Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: o Time management. o Role modelling. o Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance. o Audit. o Research. o Supervision of the care of a group of patients. o Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements. o Clinical competence. o Basic IT Skills. o Have or willing to undertake core skills relevant to area of work
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).
