We have a very exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse Nurse to join our Elective Orthopaedic nursing teamWe welcome applications from individuals who feel they can meet the demands and needs of this specialist area.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have good communication skills and should have experience of working in an acute hospital setting ideally within an elective orthopaedic setting. We are looking for a committed team player who has high standards and is passionate about improving the patient experience.

Elective orthopaedics cares for avariety of patients with complex conditions and needs that are undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery and require specialist skills and knowledge to aid and maximise their recovery.If you feel you have these attributes, please apply

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Janice Wood(see contact details)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on the professional register

Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Experience in undertaking dressings
• Has experience as registered nurse in an Acute hospital setting.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Is able to recount / discuss the requirements for high standard of care
• Ability to use a computer

Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to work as part of a team and working autonomously
• Good communication skills

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST16 3SA

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

205-6576512