Join Our Team as a Staff Nurse - Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic Care, Compassion, and Excellence in Patient Care

We are seeking a caring, dedicated, and motivated Staff Nurse to join the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic team at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. If you are an excellent communicator with a passion for delivering high standards of patient care in line with the NMC code of conduct, this is the opportunity for you!

What We're Looking For:

• A Registered Nurse with a current live NMC pin.
• A caring and compassionate approach, always acting in the patient's best interest.
• Strong communication and team-working skills.
• Commitment to improving the patient experience and contributing to clinical excellence.

Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative team, providing care to a diverse patient group in a rewarding environment. You will be part of a department dedicated to fostering growth, development, and excellence in orthopaedic care.

Ready to Make a Difference?Apply now to be part of a team that's redefining care in the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic. Let's shape the future of patient care together!

Main duties of the job

As part of a dynamic clinical team, you will work alongside the Ward/Department Manager, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Matrons, the Practice Development Team (PDT), and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide exceptional care for patients throughout their care pathway. Your role will include:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to both trauma and elective patients, including children and adults.
• Supporting the smooth running of trauma and elective clinics, as well as the plaster room.
• Acting as a mentor to students and junior team members, serving as a role model and upholding Trust policies and procedures.
• Engaging in professional development to achieve competencies outlined in the 'Senior Band 5' competency pack, working towards becoming a Senior Registered Nurse.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff)
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free)
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifictions

Essential

• NMC Qualificsation

Desirable

• Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
• Post registration experience

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of accountability and responsibility
• Knowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant area
• Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitation scope of professional practice
• Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
• Ability to assess the competence of others

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to recognise incorrect or ineffective practice
• Knowledge of holistic care
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written people at all levels

Key Skills

Essential

• Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Trauma Orthopaedic Ward
• A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

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