Job summary
- Main area
- Orthopaedic Nursing
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 224-PA20240601714
- Employer
- The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- ROBERT JONES & AGNES HUNT ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL
- Town
- OSWESTRY
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Ward Sister
NHS AfC: Band 6
Here at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients. Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Job overview
Who we’re looking for…
Ward Sister
This exciting opportunity has arisen for a 1st level Registered Nurse to work within our multi-professional team. We are looking for a motivated dynamic practitioner to work in the MSK Surgery Division on Clwyd Ward (Enhanced Recovery).
**Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process**
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. Job seekers should be aware that not all roles will be eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Main duties of the job
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a highly motivated, enthusiastic, caring professional with clinical leadership skills and a self-directed individual. The role involves leading a team in assessing, planning, and implementing evidence-based care to service users. You will role model and support the running of shifts, coordinating and delegating nursing duties to the nursing team. Whilst working on the ward, you will be expected to work shifts covering 7 days a week, including longdays.
We are looking to attract candidates with great leadership qualities, providing professional leadership and development to their team. Acting as an effective role model and demonstrating personal commitment to continuous support of the Ward Manager in improvements, taking responsibility for the leadership and supervision of the team.
To meet the needs of the ward, we will offer training to ensure staff are skilled to the highest standards and with a focus on specialist interest areas.
Working for our organisation
Our aim is to aspire to deliver world class patient care, and we want talented, dedicated and passionate people to help us achieve this.
Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Friendly, Caring, Excellence, Professional and Respect. If your values align to ours, and you would like to join us in aspiring to deliver world class patient care, we would love to hear from you.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.
We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.
Shropshire is also one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Demonstrate advanced practice, competence and skilled in ward based patient and surgical care.
Be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality patient focused care.
Be responsible for ensuring all resources are used to optimum effect, ensuring all members of the multidisciplinary team comply with local protocols in infection control, manual handling, Health and Safety, patient advocacy and will expediate quality issues, relating to Service
delivery.
Act as a resource, within the specialist areas of orthopaedics and surgical assessment to empower nursing staff and other allied health care professionals to develop clinical skills.
To assist with audits, rotas, datix's, appraisals, staff sickness and attend meetings.
To undertake Clinical Site Manager duties.
Deputise for the Unit Manager in their absence.
To be responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of care to ensure individual needs are met.
Anticipate where possible, patient needs before they occur, develop an action plan in order to deliver a safe and effective pathway.
Provide an expert level of technical knowledge and skills to safely and accurately physically assess patients prior to anaesthetic.
To co-ordinate, assist and advise others in the surgical environment.
To have advanced knowledge of human anatomy/physiology in relation to the orthopaedic care
Maintain own specialist knowledge and clinical skills within the field of orthopaedics and surgery. To be able to underpin applied theoretical knowledge in a variety of situations to determine patient care required.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of the patient, family, carers and staff by upholding the Trust Diversity/Equal Opportunities Policy
Maintain high levels of interpersonal skills, and coping mechanisms to manage potential exposure to distressing situations.
Facilitates and maintains patient records to ensure information is accurate and up to date for future reference and complies with the Data Protection Act, NMC Patient Record Keeping Guidelines, prepares patient clinical information to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
Frequent provision of patient care, which requires the use physical effort to assist patients to manoeuvre. Ability to use all manual handling equipment in a safe manner by attending annual
mandatory training.
Be able to demonstrate dexterity in skills during clinical practice.
Handling of waste body fluids, ensuring correct disposal.
Participates in yearly appraisal and attends statutory training to ensure adherence to Trust policy and current legislation.
Attends relevant in house training sessions pertinent to own clinical practice to enhance knowledge and skills. Maintaining competence in all aspects of the role using reflection to enhance practice.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- RN Diploma or Degree
Desirable criteria
- Teaching and Assessing Qualification
- Willingness to work towards an MSc level qualification in relation to specific speciality.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Special knowledge and clinical experience.
- Patient assessment including history taking and physical assessment.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a specialist or advanced practitioner
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to work autonomously / time management
- Awareness of boundaries of professional experience / extended practice
- Ability to work across professional boundaries
- Ability to influence and enhance patient care
- Participated in service development and implementation of change
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present written information in a logical manner
- IT skills in word processing and spreadsheets
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues.
Desirable criteria
- Research / Audit skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to critically analyse relevant information
- Relevant Anatomy & Physiology
- Awareness of Clinical Governance /Risk Management Issues.
- Awareness and understanding of the Extended Scope Practitioner practice
Desirable criteria
- Involvement in clinical effectiveness activities
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Works well under pressure.
- Abilty to work flexibly to meet service needs.
- Friendly – patients, colleagues, public are always put at ease and made welcome. Excellence – ensure the care we deliver has great outcomes for patients. Caring - put the patient first and be considerate of their needs. Professional - apply high professional standards to your role. Respect - for patients and each other
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Caroline Morris
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01691 404200
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