Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Within the WWL Trust is Wrightington Hospital which has been classed as a "centre of excellence" in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions.
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward A at Wrightington Hospital for a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
There is a post available to cover a 12 month secondment until 16/03/26, 37.5 hours per week.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our team.
You will be working on our state of the art ward and will become an expert in the field of orthopaedic nursing.
If you would like to be a part of our fantastic team and join a multi award winning NHS Foundation Trust apply online now.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Main duties of the job
The suitable post holder:
* Will work on a busy ward caring for post operative patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery.
* Will be required to work closely alongside other members of the MDT.
* Will need to be a team player with good organisational skills.
* Will be required to work alongside the nursing team but also be able to work independently caring for your own team of patients.
Job responsibilities
* Under supervision of the ward manager, the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care to the patients in his/her care.
* To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients.
* To maintain safe administration of medicines, in line with NMC and trust policies.
* To complete nursing care plans and updating patient risk assessments.
Person Specification
* Able to work day/evening/night duty over a 7 day week.
* Flexible and positive approach to work.
* Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
* Experience of clinical supervision.
Knowledge
* Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues.
* Knowledge of evidence based practice.
* Understanding of research/audit.
* Experience of audit research.
* Understanding of resource management.
* Understanding of education/student requirements.
Skills
* Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to maintain and improve standards of care.
* Basic computer skills.
* Research awareness.
Experience
* Experience of working on own and as a member of a team.
* Relevant experience in a caring environment.
Qualifications
* RGN.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Teaching and Assessing Course.
* Degree/Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course.
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.
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata.
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working.
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