Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well motivated, professional registered nurse to work within the friendly nurse led Orthopaedic Elective Suite at Pontefract Hospital.
Your role would include admitting and preparing patients for theatre and managing their post operative needs.
You will be responsible for a team of patients and you will be expected to work closely with the Advanced Clinical Practioner and members of the multi disciplinary team to carefully and successfully manage their pathway from admission to discharge.
We would guarantee a period of supernumery to allow your self to become familiar with the unit and hospital and if you are new to orthopaedics we would guarantee a period of development and learning with opportunity to visit theatres and other departments beneficial to your learning.
Main duties of the job
Your main job role will include admitting patients and preparing them for theatre, recovering patients that have undergone both day case surgery, major joint replacement surgery or revision surgery.
You will support the MDT in caring for the post op patients, encouraging and facilitating their safe discharge.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate.
Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP
The Registered Nurse will maintain a nursing culture which is open to change, new ideas, concepts and innovations.
This will be achieved by:
Participating in the development and delivery of a philosophy of care which involves/respects the rights of patients carers and staff.
Ability to relate to all staff and patients in a confident manner, demonstrating good listening skills and able to work effectively as part of team.
Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
Recognising areas of conflict and assisting in the management of this to promote a healthy working environment.
Maintaining an awareness of national and regional initiatives.
Participating in the individual performance review process.
Participating in Clinical Supervision where this is appropriate.
Participating in the implementation and monitoring of the Trusts Nursing Charter standards.
Acting as a positive ambassador for the Trust.
Contributing to the Trusts Shared Leadership process.
Striving for continuous improvements in the delivery of high quality patient focused care.
Submitting new ideas/Innovations aimed at improving patient care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSC Hons in Nursing.
- Diploma HE Nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health care setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a ward environment.
- Previous orthopaedic experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Prioritise tasks.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- BSC Hons in Nursing.
- Diploma HE Nursing.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in health care setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a ward environment.
- Previous orthopaedic experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to communicate clearly (verbally and written).
- Enthusiastic.
- Adaptable and flexible.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally.
Skills and AbiIities
Essential
- Ability to plan, asses, implement and evaluate patient care.
- Prioritise tasks.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of current nursing issues and practice.
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).
