Registered Nurse - Orthopaedic Out Patients

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wrexham is seeking a Band 5 nurse for a part-time, permanent position in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. The role involves various nursing responsibilities, including managing a group of patients and assisting with patient care. Ideal candidates should be NMC Registered Nurses with post-registration clinical experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. The environment offers training opportunities and supports skill enhancement.

Qualifications

• Post registration experience within an appropriate clinical area.
• Experience of providing holistic nursing care.
• Interest in developing nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of a group of patients with supervision.
• Supervise healthcare workers and contribute to education.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients

IT skills (e-mail, MS Word)

Ability to document details clearly

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Intermediate Life Support

Job description

Job summary

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 great education and development opportunities, thanks to our close links with our local Universities, along with induction, orientation and preceptorship, we will make sure you are looked after and 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

• Will be required (dependent on level of experience) to take charge of a group of patients/clients with the guidance and supervision of the person with continuing responsibility/ Nurse in charge.
• Co-ordinate the work of healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, preceptorship nurse (depending on level of experience) in the delivery of nursing care.
• Supervise healthcare support workers, assistant practitioners, students, preceptorship nurse (depending of the level of experience) of the nursing team, and participate in their education and development.
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information i.e. staffing, financial and patient issues.
• Record patient's property ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policies and protocols.
• Participate in service development by contributing to the development of team, through unit/department meetings.
• Participate in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.
• Have an awareness of own limitations and escalate to a more senior level circumstances/situations that may be detrimental to the well being of patients or colleagues.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Details

• Date posted: 06 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 5
• Salary: £31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 050-NMR674-1025
• Job locations: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD

Job responsibilities

For a full Job description and Person Specification, please see the supporting documents or click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EXPERIENCE

• Essential:
  • Post registration Experience within an appropriate clinical area
  • Experience of providing holistic nursing care
  • Interest in developing nursing skills
• Desirable:
  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
  • Implement evidence based practice

SKILLS

• Essential:
  • Evidence of good organisational skills
  • Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
  • IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word
  • Clear understanding of contract of care
  • Ability to document details clearly and accurately
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of incident reporting policy

KNOWLEDGE

• Essential:
  • Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues
  • Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines
• Desirable:
  • Knowledge of Appraisal process
  • Knowledge of some management theories

Personal/Disposition

• Essential:
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work under pressure
• Desirable:
  • Welsh Speaker

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is a bilingual organisation and we welcome applications in both English and Welsh.