Job summary
Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Grange University Hospital & Royal Gwent Hospital
We are looking for an experienced Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic team. You will cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH. You should have Orthopaedic knowledge, recent experience and have undertaken extensive experience in an acute clinical setting at a senior band. Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to remain motivated and enthusiastic whilst under pressure are essential for this role.
For those successful candidates who are appointed, they must be currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Practice or willing to undertake this qualification.
PLEASE NOTE: The post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.
Main duties of the job
Desirable - Fully qualified with a MSC in Clinical Practice
We are looking for an experienced Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic team. You will be Consultant based and cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH. You should have Orthopaedic knowledge, recent experience and have undertaken extensive experience in an acute clinical setting at a senior band. Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to remain motivated and enthusiastic whilst under pressure are essential for this role.
We would welcome an informal visit by any candidates.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
A 3-year development plan for a Band 7 postThe post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.During the first-year payment will be 65% of the top rate of band 7 pay, second year 70% and third year 75% - (subject to criteria within the development plan being met)Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role the postholder will then be paid at the full band 7 (minimum point on the scale following the usual pay steps).Continued support and supervision will be provided to develop the practitioner to the band 7 role. This will be an excellent development opportunity for a band 6 looking for career development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
A 3-year development plan for a Band 7 postThe post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.During the first-year payment will be 65% of the top rate of band 7 pay, second year 70% and third year 75% - (subject to criteria within the development plan being met)Following successful completion and successful attainment of skills and competences for the role the postholder will then be paid at the full band 7 (minimum point on the scale following the usual pay steps).Continued support and supervision will be provided to develop the practitioner to the band 7 role. This will be an excellent development opportunity for a band 6 looking for career development.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to collate and analyse data
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience which should be band 6
Desirable
- Work in a similar role or an acute ward
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Recent Practitioner experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Able to collate and analyse data
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience which should be band 6
Desirable
- Work in a similar role or an acute ward
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Recent Practitioner 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.
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
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Grange University Hospital & Royal Gwent Hospital
Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff road, Newport NP20 2UB
Cwmbran/Newport
NP20 2UB
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
