Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered nurse to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic ward. Gilwern Trauma is a fast paced 16 bedded Trauma and orthopaedics ward. we provide the highest achievable standards of care. The ward provides you with an opportunity top work along side out multidisciplinary team. You will work effectively and without direct supervision with our friendly team. We offer a supportive and exciting work environment and are committed to the development of our staff here at Wye Valley NHS Trust. You will support individuals and teams to deliver safe, high quality and effective patient care that is responsive to the needs of our patients and their families. Along the way, you'll build strong relationships with consultants, hospital senior leaders, a wide range of healthcare professionals and, of course, patients. Candidates MUST have a PIN with the NMC or awaiting registration. Main duties of the job To facilitate multidisciplinary patient centred care in the role of named nurse/team leader. Toassess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. On a regular basis, accept theresponsibility for the management/leadership of the ward/department in the absence of thesenior nurse. To participate in the supervision and teaching of staff and students. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 229-SUR-7102765 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Hereford HR1 1ER Job description Job responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NMC registered Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Leadership Time Management of self & others Ability to influence at management & team level Good knowledge of government initiatives Experience if change management Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written Experience Essential Experience within relevant clinical areas Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential NMC registered Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Leadership Time Management of self & others Ability to influence at management & team level Good knowledge of government initiatives Experience if change management Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written Experience Essential Experience within relevant clinical areas 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. 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. 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Hereford County Hospital Hereford HR1 1ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)