Main area: Fracture, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Clinic
Grade Band: 5
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 176-S-6800979-A
Employer: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Town: Huntingdon
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/04/2025 23:59
Registered Nurse - Huntingdon
Band 5
Job overview
Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse – Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic
Care, Compassion, and Excellence in Patient Care
We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and motivated Staff Nurse to join the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. If you are an excellent communicator with a passion for delivering high standards of patient care in line with the NMC code of conduct, this is the opportunity for you!
What We’re Looking For:
* A Registered Nurse with a current live NMC pin.
* A caring and compassionate approach, always acting in the patient’s best interest.
* Strong communication and team-working skills.
* Commitment to improving the patient experience and contributing to clinical excellence.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative team, providing care to a diverse patient group in a rewarding environment. You will be part of a department dedicated to fostering growth, development, and excellence in orthopaedic care.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now to be part of a team that’s redefining care in the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic. Let’s shape the future of patient care together!
Main duties of the job
As part of a dynamic clinical team, you will work alongside the Ward/Department Manager, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Matrons, the Practice Development Team (PDT), and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide exceptional care for patients throughout their care pathway. Your role will include:
* Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to both trauma and elective patients, including children and adults.
* Supporting the smooth running of trauma and elective clinics, as well as the plaster room.
* Acting as a mentor to students and junior team members, serving as a role model and upholding Trust policies and procedures.
* Engaging in professional development to achieve competencies outlined in the ‘Senior Band 5’ competency pack, working towards becoming a Senior Registered Nurse.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* NMC Qualification
* Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
Experience
* Demonstrates an understanding of accountability and responsibility
* Knowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant area
* Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitation scope of professional practice
* Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
* Ability to assess the competence of others
Knowledge
* Ability to recognise incorrect or ineffective practice
* Knowledge of holistic care
* Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to people at all levels
Key Skills
* Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Trauma Orthopaedic Ward
* A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, check if you’re eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name: Carol Donald
Job title: Deputy Department Manager
Email address: caroldonald1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01480 418712
If you have problems applying, contact
Address: North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Resourcing Department
Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
Cambs
PE29 6NT
Telephone: 01480 847491
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