About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join ward 6, our trauma & orthopaedic ward.
You will be required to confidently support orthopaedic patients with a range of orthopaedic conditions and needs . You will focus on providing a high standard of patient care, engaging with colleagues, adapting and being flexible to the complex nature of Ward 6.
If you are a strong, caring and compassionate individual who works well under pressure and wants to deliver quality care then please apply.
This role covers long days, nights and weekends.
You will be fully supported during your transition with supernumerary status and additional training tailored to meet the requirements of the ward for the delivery of safe and high quality care.
Main duties of the job
To provide direct nursing care to patients whilst ensuring you are acting as a advocate for often a vulnerable patient group.
To ensure relatives and patients are kept fully informed of the patients journey.
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.
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
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care.
- Ensure that agreed standards of nursing practice within the ward are maintained.
- Ensure that all Trust and ward Health and Safety policies are adhered to.
- Ensure that the Trusts Values and Behaviours are adhered to.
- Maintain personal contact with patients, other health care disciplines, relatives and visitors
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
Registered Nursing associate on NMC registered
Desirable
Practice supervisor training Evidence or recent and ongoing professional development
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Broad clinical knowledge Recent experience working in an acute clinical environment
Desirable
Experience in orthopaedic patients
Skill and Knowledge Essential
Understand and act in line with NMC professional standards for practice Demonstrates adherence to trust 's "CARES" value and behaviour
Desirable
Flexible Good time management and prioritization 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address James Paget university hospital
Lowestoft road
Gorleston on sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)