About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic orthopaedic team. You will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients across Trauma and Orthopaedics. There are 2 x Permanentposts. You will have excellent communication skills, clinical competence, and a passion for supporting and developing colleagues. Opportunities for professional development, including mentoring, shadowing, and skills training, are available.
Main duties of the job
Provide safe, compassionate care to surgical patients, including assessment, planning, and delivery of treatments. Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and respond to changes in condition. Support patients and families, work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, and contribute to quality improvement, audits, and mentoring of junior staff.
About us
Kingston Hospital - First Acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust is a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by royal parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Health and Wellbeing & Staff Benefits
The Trust understands that benefits go beyond just financial rewards and offers a wide range of benefits that recognise staff contribution, provide opportunities for career development and offer initiatives to promote a healthy work-life balance. -Our Health Heroes Awards 2018 - Staff Retention and Wellbeing Employer of the Year. -HPMA Vivup Award for Well Being 2019.
Trust Values
Kingston and Richmond Foundation Trust has four key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:
-Compassionate
-Inclusive
-Collaborative
-Inspiring
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which provides further information on the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered
Experience Essential
Recent experience in an acute NHS hospital.
Desirable
EXperience of contributing to hospital/unit wide initiatives Experience in using electronic patient records e.g. CRS
Skills Essential
Effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Phlebotomy and Cannulation skills
Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to your professional code of conduct and guidance issued by the relevant professional body.
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 Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Address Kingston and Richmond Hospital
Galsworthy Road
Kingston Upon Thames
KT2 7QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)