Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join our Fracture Clinic
Working as a Band 4 Associate Nurse/ Assistant Practitioner you will be involved in the care of patients who need treatment in our Fracture clinic. You will be working with all members of the muti-disciplinary team, helping to organise, and run clinic and having one on one patient care.
This is a chance for a motivated individual to join a thriving team.
An Assistant Practitioner or Associate Nurse qualification is needed for this role
If you would like more information, please contact Unit Co-ordinator Gail Boughen on 01284 713309
Main duties of the job
Working in clinics with the muti disciplinary team.
Helping with wound care
Working in the virtual fracture clinic
Helping develop new staff
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description for full details.
STAFF CAR PARKING
Staff Car Parking on the West Suffolk Hospital Site is eligible for individuals working outside of the core hours, 07:00 18:30.
For individuals working within the core hours, the Trust offers parking off site at the Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, which is serviced by a regular shuttle bus to and from the Hospital. Details of the bus timetable can be found in the on-line starter pack on the West Suffolk Hospital website.
This parking restriction does not apply if an individual is required to work on a weekend or if they are required to complete on call duties within their role.
The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates)
- oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Health and Safety legislation for self and others including manual handling legislation
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Complying with the submission of statistics and monthly returns for audit purposes as required by the organisation.
Desirable
- Experience caring for the older person
- Previous relevant experience working in primary and secondary care
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Good knowledge of working with IT systems
Desirable
- Cannulation skills
- Health coaching
- Intermediate life support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Compassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care
- Able to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role.
- Be respectful of other people's property and lifestyle
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree and registered on the NMC register (Nursing Associates)
- oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
- Demonstrate a knowledge of Health and Safety legislation for self and others including manual handling legislation
- Demonstrate knowledge of clinical governance framework
- Complying with the submission of statistics and monthly returns for audit purposes as required by the organisation.
Desirable
- Experience caring for the older person
- Previous relevant experience working in primary and secondary care
- Supporting supervision and assessment of students and new starters in the workplace
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Good knowledge of working with IT systems
Desirable
- Cannulation skills
- Health coaching
- Intermediate life support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate working on own initiative within set boundaries
- Compassionate and caring attitude to provide holistic care
- Able to work within a team and to guide others within the scope of the role.
- Be respectful of other people's property and lifestyle
- Maintain confidentiality and dignity of individuals at all times
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).
