Job summary Trauma and Orthopaedics is recruiting Working with us at Frimley Health will give you the chance to deliver care you can be proud of We work closely as a Multi-disciplinary Team working alongside orthopaedic surgeons, our team of ward-based Ortho- geriatricians, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapist, and trauma nurse practitioners, all striving to provide the highest standards of clinical excellence. Once you are settled onto one of our orthopaedic wards there are several opportunities available that enhances further development and exciting career progression. We organise in house ortho skills and spinal skills study sessions and credited orthopaedic module that provides the opportunity to develop further specialist skill. Applicant should be qualified and a registered nursing associate with NMC. You will have the opportunity to gain orthopaedics nursing skills and you will be supported with supernumerary period in the ward. You will need to be enthusiastic, be able to use your own initiative, and have well developed time-management and communication skills. You will need to have the flexibility to work a variable shift pattern between 07.00- 19.30. You can enjoy: A full induction programme A competency-based appraisal system Opportunities to undertake formal study Preceptorship Programme If you would like to learn more about this role or arrange an informal visit, please contact: Suk Maya Tamang on 03006134469 Main duties of the job Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first. Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties (within level of competency) to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative. To support the implementation and maintenance of Team Nursing within the clinical area, taking responsibility for allocated patients. Reflection of care in electronic patient record (EPIC). Mentor and support new care assistants on the care certificate. To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs, and doctrines. For detailed duties, please see attached Job description. About us Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust provides NHS hospital servicesforaround 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire. As well as delivering excellent general hospital services to local people, we provide specialist heart attack, vascular, stroke, spinal, cystic fibrosis and plastic surgery services across a much wider area. We have three main hospitals - Frimley Park in Frimley near Camberley, Heatherwood in Ascot and Wexham Park near Slough. Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other,Committed to Excellence,WorkingTogether and Facing the Future. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £27,857 to £30,570 a year pa incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 151-NH140 Job locations Frimley Park Hospital Frimley GU16 7UJ Job description Job responsibilities To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit. Improve compliance of KPIs and care pathways. Safe handling and mobilization of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients. Participate in the assessment, admission, discharge, and handover of patients as per trust guidelines. Mandatory risk assessment compliance in EPIC update. Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family and communicate care plan efficiently. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality care. Establish and maintain communication with MDT efficiently. To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust. Adhere trust values. Caring for patient's property and clothing Answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received. For detailed Job description, please see attached Job description. Job description Job responsibilities To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care. To participate in Quality Assurance initiatives within the unit. Improve compliance of KPIs and care pathways. Safe handling and mobilization of patients and when necessary to assist in the transportation of patients. Participate in the assessment, admission, discharge, and handover of patients as per trust guidelines. Mandatory risk assessment compliance in EPIC update. Provide reassurance, support to patients, carers and family and communicate care plan efficiently. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality care. Establish and maintain communication with MDT efficiently. To act always in a manner which, promotes positive working relationships and maintains the professional image of the Trust. Adhere trust values. Caring for patient's property and clothing Answer telephone calls, bleeps etc. and to take messages informing appropriate persons of the call or bleep received. For detailed Job description, please see attached Job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the NMC and valid Pin. Nursing Associate foundation degree UK qualification Desirable Evidence of Further Education Experience Essential Experience of working in care setting Experience working with MDTs Utilizing own initiative in prioritizing and decision making Desirable Experienced in Orthopaedics Nursing Evidence of involvement in support/development of junior staff Skills Essential Excellent Communication skills i.e. verbal and written Basic IT skills Ability to work in fast paced work environment Desirable Practice Supervisor and Assessor Experience Advanced IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered with the NMC and valid Pin. Nursing Associate foundation degree UK qualification Desirable Evidence of Further Education Experience Essential Experience of working in care setting Experience working with MDTs Utilizing own initiative in prioritizing and decision making Desirable Experienced in Orthopaedics Nursing Evidence of involvement in support/development of junior staff Skills Essential Excellent Communication skills i.e. verbal and written Basic IT skills Ability to work in fast paced work environment Desirable Practice Supervisor and Assessor Experience Advanced IT skills 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. 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. 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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust Address Frimley Park Hospital Frimley GU16 7UJ Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)