Job summary
FULL TIME HOURS AVAILABLE
Are you passionate about patient care and a Registered Nurse looking to join our dedicated teams?
Our Trauma and orthopaedics here at Stepping Hill Hospital would like to hear from you. Stockport NHS Foundation trust has a vacancy for a keen and motivated band 5 staff nurse to join trauma and orthopaedics team Ward M4 consisting of 27 bed looking after patients pre and post operative following hip surgery from admission through to discharge.
Trauma and orthopaedics can be challenging and rewarding specialism where there is opportunity to enhance knowledge and clinical skills, as well as deliver fundamental aspects of nursing care to a very high standard.
Main duties of the job
Working as a registered Nurse within our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a range of supportive colleagues within the multidisciplinary team. Caring and treating patients pre and post operative.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
Our Education lead is here to welcome, support and care for you every step of the way from recruitment to joining us. With our supportive teams we can enable you to access a wide range of dynamic training, development and education to underpin your professional practice. You can grow in your knowledge, skills and practice to be the a trauma and orthopaedic nurse you aspire to be. This includes clinical induction and skills competencies. For newly registered nurses we provide you with our innovative preceptorship programme that supports your transition to a confident autonomous practitioner which gives you the opportunity to develop a quality improvement initiative.
We understand that your nursing career is one part of your life. We are committed to helping you achieve this work life balance. We have invested in wellbeing resources that staff can use. We can offer supportive family friendly employment.
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. Professional development is supported within a friendly team structure.
For nurses currently working within the NHS in an acute area this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop their skills.
Informal enquires are highly recommended.
Please contact CRISTINA BEGE ward Manager 0161 419 4533
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for effectively delivering skilled nursing care to patients using a systemic approach of assessing planning, implementing and evaluating to ensure a high standard of care.
They will proactively engage with patients, relatives and carers to seek their views, gain agreement and keep them informed about their treatment and care. They will demonstrate compassion by recognising and responding to individual needs in a warm, thoughtful, sensitive and helpful way.
Maintain registration, and nursing competencies, and comply with NMC code of Professional Conduct and related documents.
To be flexible to work within other areas or departments to meet the demands of the trust workforce model and changing service needs.
Our Education lead is here to welcome, support and care for you every step of the way from recruitment to joining us. With our supportive teams we can enable you to access a wide range of dynamic training, development and education to underpin your professional practice. You can grow in your knowledge, skills and practice to be the a trauma and orthopaedic nurse you aspire to be. This includes clinical induction and skills competencies. For newly registered nurses we provide you with our innovative preceptorship programme that supports your transition to a confident autonomous practitioner which gives you the opportunity to develop a quality improvement initiative.
We understand that your nursing career is one part of your life. We are committed to helping you achieve this work life balance. We have invested in wellbeing resources that staff can use. We can offer supportive family friendly employment.
As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment where training and education are awarded high priority. Professional development is supported within a friendly team structure.
For nurses currently working within the NHS in an acute area this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop their skills.
Informal enquires are highly recommended.
Please contact CRISTINA BEGE ward Manager 0161 419 4533
If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary.
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Registration
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate
- Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Problem solving
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
- Motivated
- Demonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
- Effective Communication - Written/verbal
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in clinical areas.
- Experience of delivering patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current 1st level Registration
Desirable
- Teaching and Assessing Certificate
- Relevant post registration courses appropriate to the clinical area
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective time management
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Problem solving
- Ability to adapt and cope with change
- Motivated
- Demonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change
- Demonstrates an awareness of patient dignity and respect
- Effective Communication - Written/verbal
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in clinical areas.
- Experience of delivering patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others
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).
