ARE YOU A MOTIVATED STAFF NURSE WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENT STANDARDS OF CARE?
IF SO THE NEW ELECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC HUB IS FOR YOU.
This is an exciting time to join our Orthopaedic team as we relocate to the new purpose built elective Hub. This consists of 2 theatres, 8 daycare pods and a 28 bedded in patient ward.
The in-patient ward was developed by teams including clinicians and involved patient groups, staff members and infection and prevention control. National and international research and best practice were also considered in its design. This has led to the development of an innovative environment using technology, with increased privacy and dignity for our patients due to the high number of side rooms.
The daycare pods are a new way of working which provides each patient with an individualized room before their operation and on return from theatre.
Within the elective Hub we will be caring for a variety of elective joint procedures, including total hip and knee replacements as well as orthopaedic day case procedures.
The elective orthopaedic department has a reputation as a high performing ward, having received good ward accreditation, and a previous Paget ward of the year, where patients are first and foremost at the centre of all our care delivery.
Successful applicants will ideally have previous orthopaedic experience and a knowledge of enhanced recovery programmes for elective joint surgery.
Main duties of the job
1. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3. Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4. Ensure that the Trust's Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
* Diploma / Degree in nursing studies or working towards
* Undertaken Assessor training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Relevant experience in the past 12-18 months of looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
* Previous NHS experience within the last 12 months
* Previous experience within an acute setting
* Broad clinical knowledge base
* Previous Orthopaedic experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
* Compassionate
* Punctual and reliable
* Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
Employer Details
Employer Name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: James Paget Hospital, Gorleston, NR31 6LA
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