About this role
Job summary
Part time, 23 hours per week
Permanent
An exciting opportunity is available for experienced Band 5 or Band 6 Registered Nurses to join Rockingham Elective Orthopaedic Ward.
Rockingham is a busy, ring-fenced elective orthopaedic ward with capacity for up to eight trauma patients.
We are looking for an innovative, approachable individual who remains calm under pressure and has excellent interpersonal skills to join our friendly, supportive team. You will need strong workload-prioritisation and staff-management skills, together with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care from admission through to timely, safe discharge. Ideally, you will have post-registration experience in a surgical setting, excellent communication skills and a desire to develop your own and others clinical practice. This clinical role will support the Band 7 in providing effective leadership, managing the ward and maintaining and improving standards, while supporting multidisciplinary colleagues, patients and their families. In return, the Trust offers a supportive yet challenging environment with opportunities for continuing professional development.
For more information about the post, please contact Richard Drury, Interim Ward Manager, on 01709 424462 or Matron Lee White on 01709 425815
Main duties of the job
Support the manager in ensuring service users needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care.Provide person-centred care that promotes service users independence and well-being.Maintain high clinical standards when carrying out nursing procedures.Comply with the clinical governance framework, motivate colleagues, champion service user safety and dignity, and drive continuous improvement.Manage the ward each day, ensuring timely discharge planning to optimise bed capacity and maintain effective patient flow across the elective pathway.Screen patients on the trauma ward for suitable transfer to the trauma beds on Rockingham Ward, supporting patient flow through the trauma pathway.Ensure all staff remain compliant with MAST requirements.Support the Ward Manager in completing staff appraisals.Respond appropriately to feedback from staff and patients.Contribute to quality improvement initiativesUndertake Datix investigations and attend formal investigation meetings and provide feedback for staff.Manage the team and maintain a rota with a safe skill mix.Attend divisional QAG and roster meetings when required, and provide report feedback and complete agreed action plans.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship Nursing and HCSW roles. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Professional Registration Essential
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Qualifications Essential
Recognised nursing qualification Current level one NMC registration Relevant learning beyond registration Evidence of post qualifying training in acute care
Desirable
Degree level or evidence of working towards
Communication and Relationships Essential
Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team. Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients, relative/carers and staff Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents Demonstrates leadership in the management of change
Experience Essential
Demonstrable post registration experience
Desirable
Recruitment and selection experience Presenting complex information to large groups
Knowledge Essential
Equivalent level of knowledge acquired without formal course of study Theoretical and practical e.g. develops data bases and reporting systems Professional, technical, specialist Policies, practices and procedures e.g NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to measuring and improving the quality and safety of patient care
Desirable
Knowledge of Orthopaedic procedures either worked in similar environment or willingness to work towards increasing knowledge
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)