Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse to join Powys Ward (Musculoskeletal Unit) as Ward Sister. The role of the Ward Sister is pivotal in providing leadership and support to our nurses, whilst ensuring that the ward is managed effectively. Please note we are unable to support applicants who require OSCE, as the Trust has a separate and limited application process 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 early, late and night shifts. 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. About us The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. 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 outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in 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.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 224-PA20241202278 Job locations The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT Oswestry SY10 7AG Job description Job 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 Servicedelivery. 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 Hospital cover and 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 annualmandatory 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. 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) Job description Job 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 Servicedelivery. 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 Hospital cover and 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 annualmandatory 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. 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) Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN Diploma or Degree Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification Willingness to work towards an MSc level qualification in relation to specific speciality. Experience Essential Special knowledge and clinical experience. Patient assessment including history taking and physical assessment. Desirable Experience of working as a specialist or advanced practitioner Skills Essential 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 Research / Audit skills Knowledge Essential 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 Involvement in clinical effectiveness activities Personal qualities Essential 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential RN Diploma or Degree Desirable Teaching and Assessing Qualification Willingness to work towards an MSc level qualification in relation to specific speciality. Experience Essential Special knowledge and clinical experience. Patient assessment including history taking and physical assessment. Desirable Experience of working as a specialist or advanced practitioner Skills Essential 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 Research / Audit skills Knowledge Essential 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 Involvement in clinical effectiveness activities Personal qualities Essential 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT Oswestry SY10 7AG Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)