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Spire Healthcare, Cardiff | Pontprennau | Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse (Plastering) | Outpatients Department | Bank
Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse to join our Bank team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with orthopaedic and plastering experience to join our busy Outpatients Department. Working alongside experienced Orthopaedic Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, helping to deliver an outstanding patient experience from consultation through to follow-up care.
If you enjoy working in a varied outpatient environment, building rapport with patients and utilising your specialist orthopaedic skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a leading private hospital.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
Run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics and assist with pre-operative investigations Chaperone and assist Consultants during patient examinations, outpatient procedures and minor surgical procedures Support Orthopaedic clinics, including the application and removal of plaster casts and splints Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail Deliver individualised nursing care and procedures in line with hospital policies and professional standards Provide patients with relevant information and accessible advice regarding their procedures, treatments and ongoing care Arrange investigations requested by Consultants and support patients throughout their outpatient pathway Carry out duties delegated by the Outpatients Manager or Team Leader to support the efficient running of the department and delivery of excellent patient care
About us Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
We have achieved our market leading position because of our Purpose, which is to 'make a positive difference to people's lives through outstanding personalised care'. Everyone at Spire is aligned to this purpose, which underpins a culture of respect, inclusion, passion and collaboration across our business, enabling us to achieve more than 98% of our hospitals being rated 'Good' or 'Outstanding' by the Regulators; these are sector leading standards.
Job description Job responsibilities
About the Role
As a Bank Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse, you will support the delivery of high-quality care across our Outpatients Department, with a particular focus on Orthopaedic services.
You will work closely with consultants during clinics and procedures, undertake patient assessments, support diagnostic investigations and provide patients with advice and information throughout their treatment pathway.
A key element of the role will be supporting Orthopaedic clinics, including the application and removal of plaster casts and splints, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care at every stage of their treatment.
At Spire, you'll work in a modern, patient-focused environment where quality and care come first.
Why Join Our Bank?
Bank working at Spire offers the opportunity to maintain and develop your specialist skills while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement. You'll work alongside experienced clinical teams, support a varied orthopaedic caseload and remain part of a professional environment committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes.
Who we're looking for:
Contract: Bank
Days/Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 20:30 and Saturday, 08:00 to 18:00
Current NMC registration with no restriction on practiceCompetence across a range of nursing skillsExperience working effectively within a team and with minimal supervisionExperience supporting Orthopaedic patients and clinicsCompetent in the application and removal of plaster casts and splintsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsA proactive, organised and patient-focused approachEssential:
Have experience working within an Outpatients Department or surgical environmentBe ECG and Phlebotomy trainedHave experience supporting a variety of specialist outpatient servicesBenefits
We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues, alongside a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and flexibility, including:
Weekly payFlexible working opportunitiesCompetitive Bank ratesAccess to the Spire Healthcare pension schemeBlue Light Card discountsSpire for You rewards, discounts and wellbeing supportFree uniform and DBS checkComprehensive induction and mandatory training updatesLearning and development opportunities across Spire Healthcare
We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.
For further information on this role please contact Alison Roberts on [email protected].
Closing date: We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to expire vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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 Spire Healthcare Ltd
Address Croescadarn Rd, Cardiff SE1 8SW
Cardiff
SE1 8SW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.spirehealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)