Job summary We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to work 24.66 hours per week. The current working hours are Monday-Friday day shifts working 07:00-20:00, no weekends, Bank Holidays or night shifts You will be based on D Ward/Orthopaedic Admissions Unit at Wrightington Hospital. Both areas are Admission and Day Case Units for Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery. Candidates will only be shortlisted if they have a valid NMC registration. For overseas candidates wishing to apply for the job role and require immigration sponsorship, you can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post on the GOV.UK website. Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Please note that applicants who have already received feedback they are unsuitable for the position need not apply, unless they have taken steps to strengthen their application, or gained further experience since that decision. Certificates will be requested at interview and during the onboarding process. Main duties of the job The successful candidates duties and responsibilities will be to Manage the admission of patients undergoing Orthopaedic surgery. Provide pre and post operative care to Orthopaedic Patients. Facilitate Nurse-led Discharge for Day Cases. Administer medication and effective communication with the MDT. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. On-Call Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum, Pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6835848SS Job locations D Ward, Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane, Appley Bridge Wigan WN6 9EP Job description Job responsibilities Provide dedicated skilled assistance to medical personnel within the department. Demonstrate the underpinning of theoretical knowledge within the clinical practice of infection control, health and safety, ethical and legal issues. Demonstrate adaptability of the role within departmental specialties. Recognise the appropriateness of transferable skills when providing high quality patient care. Demonstrate application of professional standards in all aspects of patient care delivery within the clinical environment. Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager. Demonstrate the ability to assess patients and act appropriately. Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners. Job description Job responsibilities Provide dedicated skilled assistance to medical personnel within the department. Demonstrate the underpinning of theoretical knowledge within the clinical practice of infection control, health and safety, ethical and legal issues. Demonstrate adaptability of the role within departmental specialties. Recognise the appropriateness of transferable skills when providing high quality patient care. Demonstrate application of professional standards in all aspects of patient care delivery within the clinical environment. Responsible in ensuring the effective running of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager/Deputy Ward Manager. Demonstrate the ability to assess patients and act appropriately. Organising own time and that of junior staff and learners. Person Specification Additional Essential 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 Flexible and positive approach to work Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Desirable Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context Desirable Basic computer skills Experience Essential Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit research Previous experience in a caring environment Post qualification experience Qualifications Essential RGN Recent evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Teaching and Assessing Course Degree/Diploma Studies Specialists Skills Course Person Specification Additional Essential 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 Flexible and positive approach to work Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge of current clinical and professional issues Knowledge of evidence based practice Understanding of research/audit Desirable Understanding of resource management Understanding of education/student requirements Skills Essential Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to maintain and improve standards of care Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour or practice in a professional context Desirable Basic computer skills Experience Essential Experience in the relevant speciality of which you are applying Experience of working independently and as a member of a team Desirable Experience of clinical supervision Experience of audit research Previous experience in a caring environment Post qualification experience Qualifications Essential RGN Recent evidence of continuing professional development Desirable 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. 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address D Ward, Wrightington Hospital Hall Lane, Appley Bridge Wigan WN6 9EP Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)