Orthopaedic Trauma Nurse – Band 5, Training

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Notley Ward, our 28-bed Trauma and Orthopaedics unit. You will provide high-quality patient-centred care, assess needs, implement and evaluate care plans, and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The team is collaborative and focused on learning, with a structured Band 5 competency programme. Experience in orthopaedics is welcome but not essential; an active NMC pin is required, and applications must resume a valid

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of individualized patient care.
• Assess care needs and develop, implement and evaluate care plans.
• Support Senior Sister/Charge Nurse and contribute to discharge planning.

Job description

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Notley Ward, our 28-bed Trauma and Orthopaedics unit. You will provide high-quality patient-centred care, assess needs, implement and evaluate care plans, and support the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

The team is collaborative and focused on learning, with a structured Band 5 competency programme. Experience in orthopaedics is welcome but not essential; an active NMC pin is required, and applications must resume a valid