About this role
Job summary
ARE YOU A MOTIVATED REGISTERED NURSING ASSOCIATE WHO WANTS TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING EXCELLENT STANDARDS OF CARE?
IF SO THE NEW ELECTIVE ORTHOPAEDIC HUB IS FOR YOU.
This is an exciting time to join our Orthopaedic team working in the purpose built elective Hub. This consists of 2 theatres, 8 daycare pods and a 28 bedded in patient ward.
The in- patient ward was developed by teams including clinicians and involved patients groups, staff members and infection and prevention control. National and international research and best practice were also considered in its design. This has led to the development of an innovative environment using technology, with increased privacy and dignity for our patients due to the high number of side rooms.
Within the elective Hub we be carie for a variety of elective joint procedures, including total hip and knee replacements as well as orthopaedic day case procedures.
The elective orthopaedic department has a reputation as a high performing ward, having received "good" ward accreditation, and a previous Paget ward of the year, where patients are first and foremost at the centre of all our care delivery.
Main duties of the job
As the new Hub is purpose build for elective Orthopaedic procedures, your role will include the safe management of patient's pre and post operatively. Working closely with members of the MDT in order to promote early mobilization, optimized analgesia and safe, early discharge home.
As a flexible employer we can offer part time and full time hours, with the requirement that unsocial and night shifts are covered.
We expect all applicants to be committed to providing a high standard of patient care which embraces the vision of Compassion in Practice and the 6c's
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
Job description Job responsibilities
1. The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
2. Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
3. Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
4. Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
5. Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nursing Associate with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Knowledge and experience Essential
Relevant experience in the past 12 months looking after patients in a healthcare environment
Desirable
Previous NHS experience within 12 months previous experience within an Acute setting Broad clinical knowledge base previous Orthopaedic experience
Skills and knowledge Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Confident and calm attitude with the ability to work under pressure Good interpersonal and communication skills Compassionate Punctual and reliable Motivated and enthusiastic, shows initiative
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)