Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic /Fracture clinic
The closing date is 11 September 2025
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment Band 5 staff nurse to join a busy orthopaedic /Fracture clinic at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary , Wigan, The Post is 37.5 hrs per week .
We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, forward thinking individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to both Adults and children with Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions in a highly specialised area. Working within the multidisciplinary team of nurses, plaster technicians and physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment
Internal employees and employees from other NHS trusts will need to secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided
Have a good knowledge and understanding of wound care and some trauma and orthopaedic knowledge.
To Participate in the assessing, planning, implementing of treatment and care in an outpatient setting
About us
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.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number
302-25-7375532SS-A
Job locations
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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