Working on an Elective Orthopaedic ward and being part of a Pre-assessment team helps to transform lives. It is an area of nursing where you can make an invaluable contribution by supporting patients to regain their mobility and to resume their normal daily activities as quickly as possible.

We are a friendly welcoming and supportive team where there is the opportunity to gain leadership and management skills along the way .

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and passionate nurse with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients on our orthopaedic ward. We welcome applications from experienced Nurses, those returning to practice and Nurses who are starting their NHS career.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

Thisdescription indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind we are open and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Level 1 or 2)

Training

Essential

• Willing to undergo training as necessary
• Ability to demonstrate and explain skills to other staff

Special Knowledge

Essential

• Current issues in health care Standards of Professional Practice

Desirable

• Awareness of speciality

Behaviours

Desirable

• Capable of lateral thinking

Practical Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Understanding of skills and knowledge required to develop team members

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Committed to working with people
• Flexible, adaptable Ability to work as part of a team
• Demonstrate a commitment to self development

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bridlington Hospital

Bridlington

YO16 4QP

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

419-6847196-RN-S-B