Job summary Exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Orthopaedic Nurse, who wishes to provide gold standard care in a newly refurbished elective unit. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement, evaluate and discharge the elective Orthopaedic patients. The unit will be operating a day case model for its arthroplasty patients and is truly an experience in multi professional working. Main duties of the job Assessing, planning, evaluating care promoting independence. Medicines management, assisting with hygiene needs and skin checks, encouraging and assessing mobility (once appropriately trained). Accurate record keeping. Communicating clearly with patients, carers, team members and other professionals. Contribute to providing a culture rich learning environment to students and other staff whilst assessing practice. Contribute towards the smooth running and development of the department through effective teamwork, and participation in team meetings and education sessions. Assisting with data gathering and audits to improve the patient experience. To contribute to the cleanliness and tidiness of the ward environment. Work within codes of practice and professional guidelines About us At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. Date posted 24 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 405-24-NM570RID Job locations Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Job description Job responsibilities Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitmentdchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oRegistered Nurse. oEvidence of CPD. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential oAcute hospital experience preferred. oSurgical experience oUnderstanding of professional nursing issues oDemonstrate an understanding of confidentiality oDemonstrate an understanding of accountability. Desirable oUnderstanding of clinical governance and its requirements. SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors. Desirable Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload Person Specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING Essential oRegistered Nurse. oEvidence of CPD. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential oAcute hospital experience preferred. oSurgical experience oUnderstanding of professional nursing issues oDemonstrate an understanding of confidentiality oDemonstrate an understanding of accountability. Desirable oUnderstanding of clinical governance and its requirements. SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors. Desirable Evidence of an ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload 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 Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Dorset County Hospital Williams Avenue Dorchester DT1 2JY Employer's website https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)