Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Out Patients

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health organization in North Wales as a Registered Nurse in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. This role offers the chance to enhance your clinical skills while providing high-quality care to patients. You'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to professional development and excellence in patient care. With opportunities for training and education, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. If you’re ready to embrace new challenges and grow in your nursing career, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with post-registration experience in clinical settings.
• Intermediate Life Support certification and evidence of further training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise healthcare support staff in delivering nursing care.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and contribute to service development.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Effective negotiation and communication

Accurate documentation skills

Knowledge of incident reporting policies

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Intermediate Life Support certification

Evidence of post-registration study and training

Job description

Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Out Patients

Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located

If you have the drive and determination to succeed in a progressive, successful organisation in North Wales, whilst ensuring that high quality, safe care, underpinned by best practice, is delivered consistently, we would like you to apply.

A well-motivated, conscientious person is sought to work in a busy and developing Orthopaedic Outpatient Dept. The post will allow the individual to enhance their existing knowledge in a varied clinical setting. Duties will include applying casts (training will be given), assisting with manipulations, carrying out various dressings, and dealing with pre- and post-op elective and trauma patients. Willingness to undertake the BCC (British Casting Course). A good communicator is essential.

The Orthopaedic Outpatient Department is constantly evolving with developments and added opportunities. We have excellent education and development opportunities, thanks to our close links with local Universities. Along with induction, orientation, and preceptorship, we will ensure you are supported in enhancing your skills through continuing professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

• Depending on experience, take charge of a group of patients/clients with guidance and supervision from the Nurse in charge.
• Coordinate the work of healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, and preceptorship nurses in delivering nursing care.
• Supervise healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, and preceptorship nurses, and participate in their education and development.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information, including staffing, financial, and patient issues.
• Record patient's property in compliance with Health Board Policies and protocols.
• Contribute to service development through team and department meetings.
• Use physical and financial resources effectively and efficiently.
• Recognize own limitations and escalate concerns to a senior staff member when necessary.

About us

If you thrive on challenges, have a passion for helping others, or are seeking a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers a rewarding environment. As Wales' largest health organisation, we provide primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services to around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join us and receive the support you need, aligned with our organisational values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to be a 'Disability Confident Employer'. Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications can be submitted in Welsh or English; Welsh submissions will not be treated less favourably.

Job responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking 'Apply now' in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Intermediate Life Support certification if required in clinical setting
• POVA
• Evidence of post-registration study and training

Experience

• Post-registration experience in an appropriate clinical area
• Experience providing holistic nursing care
• Understanding of clinical governance framework
• Ability to implement evidence-based practice

Skills

• Good organisational skills
• Effective negotiation and communication with patients and multidisciplinary team members
• Understanding of contract of care
• Accurate documentation skills
• Knowledge of incident reporting policies

Knowledge

• Understanding of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality, and risk management
• Knowledge of local policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Familiarity with the appraisal process
• Some knowledge of management theories

Personal/Disposition

• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Welsh speaker

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any previous convictions.

Salary: £30,420 to £37,030 per annum, pro-rata