Job summary
- Main area
- Fracture Clinic
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 179-6424652-S
- Employer
- West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Suffolk Hospital
- Town
- Bury St Edmunds
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Registered Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner - Fracture Clinic
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our Fracture Clinic
Working as a Band 4 Associate Nurse/ Assistant Practitioner you will be involved in the care of patients who need treatment in our Fracture clinic. You will be working with all members of the muti-disciplinary team, helping to organise, and run clinic and having one on one patient care.
This is a chance for a motivated individual to join a thriving team.
An Assistant Practitioner or Associate Nurse qualification is needed for this role
If you would like more information, please contact Unit Co-ordinator Gail Boughen on 01284 713309
Main duties of the job
Working in clinics with the muti disciplinary team.
Helping with wound care
Working in the virtual fracture clinic
Helping develop new staff
Working for our organisation
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 – 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete “on call” duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates)
- • GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Health and Safety legislation for self and others including manual handling legislation
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Complying with the submission of statistics and monthly returns for audit purposes as required by the organisation.
Desirable criteria
- Experience caring for the older person
- Previous relevant experience working in primary and secondary care
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Good knowledge of working with IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation skills
- Health coaching
- Intermediate life support
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Compassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care
- Able to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role.
- Be respectful of other people’s property and lifestyle
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times
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
- Gail Boughen
- Job title
- Unit Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01284713309
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