Job summary
Fracture clinic are excited to announce a vacancy for a Registered Nurse to join our team based in the Nottingham Treatment Centre.
The Fracture Clinic is part of the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedics, our Fracture Clinic is forward facing providing outpatient care to Trauma and Orthopaedic patients. Care is provided to a very diverse range of patients including trauma, major trauma, elective orthopaedics, plastic and paediatric patients. Our approach is multi-disciplinary and no day is ever the same. We work closely with A&E, Theatres, inpatient wards, paediatrics and primary care. The clinic works closely with the trauma nurse practitioners and advanced nurse practitioner.
Being part of our team you will have the encouragement and opportunity to work across clinic developing skills within our treatment room and the plaster room.
We offer an induction programme where staff are expected and encouraged to complete local casting training and develop wound management skills.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Staff Nurse with effective communication skills to join our friendly team. In return we offer on-going learning opportunities to support your professional development.
Be part of our team and exciting clinic, arrange an informal visit and see what we have to offer.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
As the Registered Nurse you will be required to maintain an awareness of the developments in the care and treatment of patients in order to be able to carry out duties competently and efficiently.
The role of a registered staff is to deliver care to patients including children's clinic and following surgery and those patients who have injuries requiring wound care, application of casts and mobility aids.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
The Fracture clinic cares for Orthopaedic patients ranging from follow up appointments and traumatic injury.
As part of your application you will be required to explain how your skills meet the criteria for this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring that the care needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality patient care. The successful candidate must document the condition and progress of patients and report to senior nursing staff and/or medical staff any areas of concern.
As the Registered Nurse you may supervise unregistered (and at times registered) staff, as appropriate. Effective communication channels are important and must be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful Registered Nurse will be responsible for ensuring that the care needs of patients are met through the delivery of high quality patient care. The successful candidate must document the condition and progress of patients and report to senior nursing staff and/or medical staff any areas of concern.
As the Registered Nurse you may supervise unregistered (and at times registered) staff, as appropriate. Effective communication channels are important and must be aware of the need for confidentiality both in the written and spoken word.
Person Specification
Training, Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development or reflective profile
- Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and postoperative wounds
Desirable
- Experience of casting
- Experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic nursing
- Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and postoperative wounds
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and communication and attention to detail Excellent verbal and non- verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen and hear peoples issues and concerns. Ability to communicate complex information in a busy environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Flexibility to work shift patterns to meet the needs of the clinic over 7 days. Work across campus if required. Manual dexterity Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of the role Able to manage and prioritise own workload
Person Specification
Training, Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development or reflective profile
- Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and postoperative wounds
Desirable
- Experience of casting
- Experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic nursing
- Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and postoperative wounds
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and communication and attention to detail Excellent verbal and non- verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen and hear peoples issues and concerns. Ability to communicate complex information in a busy environment
Physical Skills
Essential
- Flexibility to work shift patterns to meet the needs of the clinic over 7 days. Work across campus if required. Manual dexterity Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of the role Able to manage and prioritise own 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.
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.
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
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address
Fracture clinic/GWB -Nottingham Treatment Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Employer's website
https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)