Staff Nurse

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

In order to be considered for shortlisting please complete the following statement, in less than 50 words, in supporting information.

"I am the best candidate for this position because..."

This is a rare opportunity to join the supportive team of the Central London outpatients Department of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital- 10mins walk from Oxford Circus and all that the city has to offer, and only a few minutes from the green space of Regents Park.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration to join our team in a career-developing role, at a stand-alone site where we drive forward not only NHS and Trust initiatives but also our own as we strive to improve service provision. You should be able to provide evidence of professional development and an interest in audit and research.

You must have current RNA and / or RNC registration with the NMC for this position

As a centre of excellence, you will offer a person-centred approach to support their independence and well-being. If you are engaging, flexible, straightforward, practical and able to identify and implement ideas to improve patient care and service delivery, then this could be the team for you.We are well served by public transport with 3 tube stations and bus stops within a few minutes' walk

This post comes with inner London high cost area allowance

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

Be a team leader

Develop nurse led clinics such as pre-op screening/dressings/phlebotomy to provide a high standard of patient care

Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures.

Work with all clinical units and departments to ensure that every patient visit is seamless and efficient

Ensure compliance with our clinical governance framework, you will motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity and drive continuous improvement.

Mentor and be a role model to students and junior staff

Participate in audit, surveys and represent the department as a link nurse

Registered nurses in outpatients need excellent communication, problem solving, teaching, liaising, supervising skills as well as clinical ones, including phlebotomy (desirable)

Ensuring pharmacy and other stock are up to date

Be a visible professional within the department

About us

Our dynamic team is composed of Clinic support workers and Registered nurses.

This integrated team are committed to providing excellent outpatient care alongside our leading Orthopaedic Surgeons and all other healthcare disciplines

We also work very closely with the imaging/therapy/orthotics and support services on site and currently support paediatric nursing students.

We work flexibly in an environment where clinics can change quickly and as the first point of contact for patients, we portray the welcoming face of the organisation.

Every day is different - from prepping to running clinics/assisting in the plaster and treatment rooms / running nurse led clinics - or doing a bit of everything!

We have a comprehensive induction programme and carry out on site training, support e-learning and attend training at the main site. Individual/team/dept/trust goals are also incorporated in our annual appraisals

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-589-B

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

45 Bolsover Street

London

W1W 5AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria include

Registered Nurse Adult or Child or dual trained with current NMC registration

1 years experience in an acute setting

Work independently and in a team

Effective communication and ability to manage difficult situations effectively

Prioritise workload

Aware of professional issues

Practice within scope of practice

Time management, delegation skills alongside an understanding of the speciality

Desirable skills include

Phlebotomy

Plastering experience

Risk Management

Conflict resolution

Audit and research

See job description for further information

In order to be considered for shortlisting, you must meet the essential criteria in the person specification and answer the question in supporting information

Closing date 13.05.24

Shortlisting should be carried out w/c 13.05.24 with Face to Face Interviews planned for 24.05.24

For candidates shortlisted, the interview will be in 2 parts:

1 written response to a set of questions

2 face to face interview

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential criteria include

Registered Nurse Adult or Child or dual trained with current NMC registration

1 years experience in an acute setting

Work independently and in a team

Effective communication and ability to manage difficult situations effectively

Prioritise workload

Aware of professional issues

Practice within scope of practice

Time management, delegation skills alongside an understanding of the speciality

Desirable skills include

Phlebotomy

Plastering experience

Risk Management

Conflict resolution

Audit and research

See job description for further information

In order to be considered for shortlisting, you must meet the essential criteria in the person specification and answer the question in supporting information

Closing date 13.05.24

Shortlisting should be carried out w/c 13.05.24 with Face to Face Interviews planned for 24.05.24

For candidates shortlisted, the interview will be in 2 parts:

1 written response to a set of questions

2 face to face interview

Person Specification

Grade and Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Adult Nurse or, 1st level Registered Children's Nurse, or Dual trained RNA / RNC

Desirable

  • Degree/Diploma
  • Orthopaedics/plastering qualification
  • ENB 998 / mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Current evidence-based practice
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the particular patient group
  • One year post registration experience within an acute setting

Desirable

  • Working with PAS
  • Previous outpatient experience
  • Plastering experience
  • Supervision of junior staff / others
  • Team leader experience

Skills

Essential

  • Competent in basic life support
  • Able to supervise, train and teach staff and students
  • Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
  • Sound clinical skills
  • Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Works well in a multi disciplinary team
  • Time management and effective delegation skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Resource management
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Risk Management
  • Recruitment & selection
  • Conflict resolution
  • Phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of professional issues
  • Practices within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS plan to sphere of practice
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS organisation and its service developments.
  • Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
  • Customer care and complaints handling
  • Awareness & understanding of OPD strategies

Desirable

  • Interest in Role development
Person Specification

Grade and Qualifications

Essential

  • 1st level Registered Adult Nurse or, 1st level Registered Children's Nurse, or Dual trained RNA / RNC

Desirable

  • Degree/Diploma
  • Orthopaedics/plastering qualification
  • ENB 998 / mentorship qualification or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Current evidence-based practice
  • Ability to demonstrate sound knowledge of the particular patient group
  • One year post registration experience within an acute setting

Desirable

  • Working with PAS
  • Previous outpatient experience
  • Plastering experience
  • Supervision of junior staff / others
  • Team leader experience

Skills

Essential

  • Competent in basic life support
  • Able to supervise, train and teach staff and students
  • Able to prioritise workload (self and others) and meet deadlines
  • Able to manage difficult situations effectively
  • Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
  • Sound clinical skills
  • Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
  • Effective communication skills
  • Works well in a multi disciplinary team
  • Time management and effective delegation skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Resource management
  • Computer literate

Desirable

  • Risk Management
  • Recruitment & selection
  • Conflict resolution
  • Phlebotomy

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of professional issues
  • Practices within the scope of the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
  • Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance
  • Ability to demonstrate application of the NHS plan to sphere of practice
  • Awareness of the structure and organisation of the wider NHS organisation and its service developments.
  • Knowledge of the individuals responsibility towards health and safety
  • Customer care and complaints handling
  • Awareness & understanding of OPD strategies

Desirable

  • Interest in Role development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

45 Bolsover Street

London

W1W 5AQ


Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

45 Bolsover Street

London

W1W 5AQ


Employer's website

https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Helen Duncan

helen.duncan9@nhs.net

02073914282

Date posted

03 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£34,089 to £41,498 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

392-RNOH-589-B

Job locations

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital

45 Bolsover Street

London

W1W 5AQ


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