Our refurbished stand alone Frank Radcliffe Orthopaedic & fracture clinic is currently looking for a band 5 staff nurse or paediatric nurse to join our friendly team.

We are a busy environment and see over 25,000 patients per year. We currently treat a variety of Orthopaedic conditions including both elective & trauma pathways and we facilitate designated paediatric clinics.

The successful candidate would ideally have an experience in orthopaedic nursing although not essential but must be willing, with the appropriate training to undertake a wide range of clinical activities within the clinic environment including wound management, VTE risk assessments and the management of ongoing acute & chronic conditions liaising with physio & occupational therapist as required . They must also be willing to develop the required skillset to assist with theapplication & management of casts and braces as required . They should be flexible in there approach to work and be able to communicate effectively with both patients and all members of the multi disciplinary team

Must have current NMC registration

Main duties of the job

Our refurbished stand alone Frank Radcliffe Orthopaedic & fracture clinic is currently looking for a band 5 staff or paediatric nurse to join our friendly team.

We are a busy environment and see over 25,000 patients per year. We currently treat a variety of Orthopaedic conditions including both elective & trauma pathways and we facilitate designated paediatric clinics.

The successful candidate would ideally have an experience in orthopaedic nursing although not essential but must be willing, with the appropriate training to undertake a wide range of clinical activities within the clinic environment including wound management, VTE risk assessments and the management of ongoing acute & chronic conditions liaising with physio & occupational therapist as required . They must also be willing to develop the required skillset to assist with theapplication & management of casts and braces as required . They should be flexible in there approach to work and be able to communicate effectively with both patients and all members of the multi disciplinary team

Must have current NMC registration

About us

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You will be working in an Outpatient setting in a Trauma and Orthopaedic Clinic.

You will be working alongside an experienced team who will offer you support in your role.

Your role will be to support both adults and children and families attending the clinic.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Oversee the smooth running of the both adult and children Trauma and Orthopaedic clinic.

To chaperone and support both adults and children attending the clinic and plaster room.

To ensure the Trust adult and children safeguarding policy are adhered to.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• registered nurse
• diploma

Desirable

• degree
• recognised teaching qualification

communication

Essential

• demonstrates good communication skills

personal development

Essential

• evidence of post reg education and development

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

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264-5803954-FAM