Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic nursing team on the Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change.
The successful candidate must have experience of working in an acute ward environment with a proven ability in supervising, managing and controlling the activities of the unit in an effective and efficient manner.
Experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics would be desirable.
You will be a clinical role model and must have a willingness to contribute to the development of the team as well as your own professional growth.
You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
Main duties of the job
- To function as an competent clinical practitioner within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
- To deliver direct patient care whilst, co-ordinating and overseeing nursing practice.
- To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of clinical activities during their span of duty.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of resources to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
About us
We are a 24 bedded ward with patients with various Orthopaedic conditions and acute trauma.
The successful candidate would be working within a well established team.
If you feel that you would like a new challenge, please apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Professional/technical qualifications
Essential
- RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN , Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post registration with recent experience in an acute ward setting
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Experience of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading a team on a day to day basis.
Desirable
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
- Experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role.
Person Specification
Professional/technical qualifications
Essential
- RGN, Paediatric specialties RSCN , Operating Theatres RGN or Registered ODP.
- Evidence of Continuing Professional development/ qualification relevant to area of speciality
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive post registration with recent experience in an acute ward setting
- High level clinical skills and knowledge.
- Experience of successfully co-ordinating, managing and leading a team on a day to day basis.
Desirable
- Involvement in Nursing audit and Research
- Experience of working within Trauma and Orthopaedics
- Experience in undertaking preceptor/mentor role.
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).
