The closing date is 11 December 2025
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata per annum
Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking dynamic orthopaedic nursing team on Elective Orthopaedics ward 18. You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care. Recruiting motivated, capable and committed staff is the key to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
Ward 18 is a 15 bedded ring-fenced Elective Orthopaedic ward.
Our award winning integrated Trust is in a beautiful location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance and we are happy to consider flexible working including annualised hours.
*Applicants must already hold their NMC PIN Number however applications are welcome from student nurses who would initially work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker until NMC registration is received**
Main duties of the job
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.
The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified.
When designated is expected to take charge of a Ward or Department.
To assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for the Elective patient undergoing Joint replacements.
Offer advice and support to the patient’s families and friends responding to their individual needs.
Communicate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance ‘Understanding the new NHS’.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
Desirable
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
- Orthopaedic course and or orthopaedic experience
Experience
Desirable
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
- Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting
- orthopaedic experience
Skills
Essential
- Problem solver and innovative
- Skilled clinician
- Leadership qualities
- Excellent communicator
- Able to motivate others
- Verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan time and manage others
- Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills
- IV & phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & ‘Understanding the New NHS
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
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).