About this role
Job summary
Baschurch Unit is the Admissions and Day Case Unit, it is a busy Unit delivering per and post op care. As a Registered Nurse you will be going through the admission process, making sure Patients are fit for Surgery and that there has been no changes since they attended for their pre-operative assessment, checking skin, medications, etc.
Patients who are for a Day Case procedure come back to the Unit where you will deliver post operative care to a wide range of orthopaedic surgeries, from upper limb, sports injuries and foot surgery. Once the patient is fit for discharged they are discharged with all the advise given to them and any questions they have answered.
Baschurch can admit up to 50 patients per day, and can discharge up to 30 patients, so had a quick turnover, and is a busy Unit.
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring the safety of our patients who are attending for theatre. Ensuring a safe and timely discharge home. Advocating for our patients if they have any concerns before their surgery. Pre and Post Operative care. Providing reassurance to patients and their families.
**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.
RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description Job responsibilities
Full roles and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description.
Under the direction of the Ward manager is responsible for providing skilled Nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, to ensure individualised and effective care is practiced.
Contributing to the continuity of good team spirit and high standards of nursing care over a period of duty. Acts as a resource within the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedics. Empowering junior staff to develop the highest possible levels of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups.
Utilising the wards resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expedites quality issues relevant to the service delivery.
General
This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks the post holder will undertake. It does indicate the degree of authority, range of duties covered and the flexibility required for the job.
Person Specification
NMC Registered Essential
NMC Registered
Desirable
Experience in Day Surgery
Phlebotomy Essential
Willing to or has Phlebotomy skills
Desirable
Perform Cannulation and ECG's
Mentorship/Practice Supervisior Essential
Has the qualification or working towards it.
Desirable
Has the qualification already.
Desirable Desirable
Orthopaedic course.
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 Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital
Tympath Lane
Gobowen
SY10 7AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)