Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, patient-focused and conscientious nurse to join the London Irish team; we are looking for a nurse who has excellent care values, deliver high quality patient centred care and provides gold standard documentation. Previous orthopaedic experience would be advantageous however newly qualified nurses will be fully supported throughout our excellent induction and preceptorship programme.
Main duties of the job
As an individual you must be flexible, have excellent communication skills and capable of working well with members of the multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate must be motivated to develop to their full potential. As an individual and as part of a team you will have the opportunity to contribute to new developments within the service, therefore the ability to implement and adapt to change is essential.
About us
The RNOH is a national centre of excellence with an international reputation for diagnosis, assessment and treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. This ranges from the most acute spinal cord injury, bone tumour and complex joint reconstruction to orthopaedic and specialist rehabilitation. It offers an integrated range of clinical, teaching and research services unique within the UK and in partnership with University College London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description ad Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kimberley Jones-Dawson Ward Manager, Phone number: 0203 947 0100 ext 1079
Email: kimberley.jones14@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description ad Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Kimberley Jones-Dawson Ward Manager, Phone number: 0203 947 0100 ext 1079
Email: kimberley.jones14@nhs.net
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1, RN2, RN8, RN12, RN15 registered on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Nursing Diploma
- Nursing Degree
- Relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Current evidence based practice
- Sound knowledge of the particular patient group
- Relevant experience in this or an associated speciality
- Experience in the Admissions Process
Desirable
- 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
- Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Working with PAS
- Managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience managing a large and variable workload
- Able to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff and students
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Sound clinical skills
- Able to learn new skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to care for a group of at least 6 patients
- Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
Desirable
- IT skills
- IV practice
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Confidence in teaching Ability to supervise, train and teach junior staff and students
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage clinical area in absence of more senior staff
- Time management and effective delegation skills
- Leadership skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RN1, RN2, RN8, RN12, RN15 registered on the NMC register
Desirable
- Teaching and assessing qualification
- Nursing Diploma
- Nursing Degree
- Relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Working within multi-disciplinary teams
- Current evidence based practice
- Sound knowledge of the particular patient group
- Relevant experience in this or an associated speciality
- Experience in the Admissions Process
Desirable
- 6 months to 1 year general nursing experience
- Experience as a student nurse within orthopaedic setting
- Supervision of junior staff and students
- Working with PAS
- Managing change
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience managing a large and variable workload
- Able to work under pressure
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic life support
- Able to supervise and teach junior staff and students
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Able to manage difficult situations
- Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate programmes of care
- Sound clinical skills
- Able to learn new skills
- Able to maintain clear and legible documentation
- Able to care for a group of at least 6 patients
- Effective communication skills (written, non-verbal & verbal)
Desirable
- IT skills
- IV practice
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Confidence in teaching Ability to supervise, train and teach junior staff and students
- Ability to prioritise own and others workload and to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage clinical area in absence of more senior staff
- Time management and effective delegation skills
- Leadership skills
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).
