An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and highly motivated Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our friendly and progressive team at the Orthopaedic Outpatient Centre.

We are a very busy department providing fracture and elective orthopaedic clinic services to children and adults.

Although orthopaedic and outpatient nursing experience would be beneficial, this is not essential as training will be provided.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate an ability to provide high quality, safe nursing care which is driven by patient experience, evidence based practice and incorporates the Trust Values at the heart of their practice.

The successful applicant will need to be a friendly and approachable team member who works well under pressure. An essential requirement to this post is the ability to communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with the diverse local population.

There is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop new knowledge and clinical skills within the plaster room. Training will be given to enable the candidate to support the plaster room team by using the plaster saw to remove casts as well as apply backslabs.

If you think you can meet these challenges then we look forward to hearing from you.

If you would like further information , please contact Jenny Wood Sister Orthopaedic Centre on 01582 491166 Ext 8311

Main duties of the job

• Prepare and manage both elective and trauma orthopaedic clinics ensuring smooth patient flow
• Liaising with the Multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of clinics
• Communicating professionally with the patients and relatives, assisting with any of their queries and resolving issues effectively.
• Wound assessment and implementing the appropriate management independently
• Applying orthopaedic devices such as walking boots, knee braces and other splints. Once trained, using the plaster saw to remove casts.
• When required, safely managing the unit in the absence of the senior team.
• Once trained, pre assessing patients that have been listed for trauma surgery .
• When deemed competent, running the Nurse Led wound clinic independently.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A& E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Prepare and manage both elective and trauma orthopaedic clinics ensuring smooth patient flow
• Liaising with the Multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth running of clinics
• Communicating professionally with the patients and relatives, assisting with any of their queries and resolving issues effectively.
• Wound assessment and implementing the appropriate management independently
• Applying orthopaedic devices such as walking boots, knee braces and other splints. Once trained, using the plaster saw to remove casts.
• When required, safely managing the unit in the absence of the senior team.
• Once trained, pre assessing patients that have been listed for trauma surgery .
• When deemed competent, running the Nurse Led wound clinic independently.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Desirable

• Orthopaedic nursing experience
• Outpatient nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified RGN

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

Desirable

• Good knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal system and the associated Orthopaedic Condiditond

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of basic wound management
• Knowledge of hospital IT systems

Desirable

• Evidence of having experience of the assessment and management of surgical and trauma wounds
• Good IT skills

Personnal attributes

Essential

• Role model
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Orthopaedic Centre

641 Dunstable Road Luton

Luton

LU48RQ

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