Job summary
There is a fantastic opportunity to join the Ward 1 team.
There is an opportunity for a band 4 on Ward 1, we are an elective Spinal Orthopaedic ward at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, if you believe you have all the skills to join our team, then please apply.
We are a 24 bedded ward. We are a specialist unit providing excellent care for patients who come from all over the country for our specialist consultants and the surgery's they perform. We work alongside many members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide our patients with the most successful journey in their care we can give them.
Main duties of the job
o Practice independently under the leadership of a registered nurse and be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care.o Ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.o Be responsible for assessing care needs of patients. Planning, implementation and the evaluation of these programmes without direct supervision.o Nursing associates are equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as a nursing associate and will work to the NMC Codeand Standards for Nursing Associates
About us
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and list of main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed job description and list of main responsibilities, please see the attached job description document
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nursing associates.
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A-C or Skills Level 2 Maths and English Equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience
- Recent acute hospital experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Time Management
- Role modelling.
- Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance.
- Audits and research
- Supervision of the care of a group of patients.
- Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.
- Clinical competence
- Basic IT Skills.
- Have or willing to undertake core skills.
- Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact.
Desirable
- Core skills: ECG
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Care of Urethral catheter
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.
- Works well in a team.
- Uses own initiative
- Punctual and reliable
- Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to prioritise workload.
- Appropriate professional appearance
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to learn how to motivate others.
- Able to work under pressure
- Willing to undertake further learning and education.
- Willing to support and develop other members of the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Current or pending NMC Registration in the case of newly qualified nursing associates.
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree Qualification
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English Grade A-C or Skills Level 2 Maths and English Equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience with in a healthcare setting.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- Orthopaedic experience
- Recent acute hospital experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of ability to demonstrate a clear understanding of the following: Time Management
- Role modelling.
- Knowledge of the changing NHS, clinical governance.
- Audits and research
- Supervision of the care of a group of patients.
- Ability to use own initiative and make sound clinical judgements.
- Clinical competence
- Basic IT Skills.
- Have or willing to undertake core skills.
- Able to communicate calmly with patients/relatives/carers with empathy and tact.
Desirable
- Core skills: ECG
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Care of Urethral catheter
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and listening.
- Works well in a team.
- Uses own initiative
- Punctual and reliable
- Self-motivated to develop personal learning and skills.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to prioritise workload.
- Appropriate professional appearance
Other Job Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to learn how to motivate others.
- Able to work under pressure
- Willing to undertake further learning and education.
- Willing to support and develop other members of the team.
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
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Bristol Road South
Birmingham
B31 2AP
Employer's website
https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
