T& O OPD
Band 5 - Staff Nurse - 27.5 hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic experienced member of staff to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics outpatients team, working between both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett's Hospital. The service runs Monday- Friday (08:30-18:00) with additional weekend and evening clinics running occasionally.
This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge or build on your current knowledge and experience in Orthopaedics. You will be working in both elective orthopaedic, trauma orthopaedic as well as virtual fracture clinics.
Main duties of the job
1. Acts as point of contact for personal, written and telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, Consultants, General Practitioners and other Health Service staff, assessing the validity and priority of that contact, taking action where necessary.
2. Ensure patients reviewed in Virtual Fracture Clinics receive timely reviews and high standards of communication in all formats including verbal, written, and electronic.
3. Participate in induction and training programmes and act as preceptor/mentor to junior staff, student nurses, and Clinical support workers supporting their needs.
4. To have detailed knowledge of specialist equipment and information on the procedures undertaken within the specialty team by all grades of staff.
5. Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care from all staff and escalate concerns through correct channels of communication.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world-class service that aligns with our vision of excellent health care, improved health for all. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high-quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable
* Degree Level Study
* Recognised Management and/or leadership course
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Ability to undertake clinical skills within this specialty and or be willing to undertake required training
* Able to identify appropriate skill mix to ensure correct support for trauma and orthopaedic clinics across an organisation
* Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
* Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact on services
Desirable
* Experience working in Virtual Fracture clinic
* Be clinically competent in the performance of relevant clinical tasks such as Venepuncture, ECG or be willing to undertake training to acquire the skill
* Demonstrate experience in basic casting techniques and/or be willing to complete recognised plaster casting qualification
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Ability to organise and prioritise a diverse workload
* Ability to focus on performance and quality
* Flexible approach to work
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with heavy workload
* Willingness to work across all trust sites
* Knowledge of current and future developments in the NHS
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Essential
* Effective communication skills, demonstrating good standard of verbal and written communication, including legible handwriting
* Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
* Demonstrates enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work, advocating this to others
* Displays self-confidence, innovation and a positive image
Employer details
Employer name
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Russells Hall Hospital
Pensnett Road
Dudley
DY1 2HQ
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