Registered Nurse - Peterborough

North West Anglia Nhs Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust's Peterborough City Hospital is recruiting a Staff Nurse to join the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic team, delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to trauma and elective patients.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, mentor students and junior colleagues, and pursue ongoing professional development toward senior competencies while upholding Trust policies.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current live NMC pin.
• Commitment to patient care and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to mentor students and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to trauma and elective patients (children and adults).
• Support the smooth running of trauma and elective clinics, including plaster room responsibilities.
• Act as a mentor to students and junior team members, upholding Trust policies and procedures.
• Engage in professional development to achieve competencies outlined for Senior Band 5, working toward advancement.

Skills

Strong communication and team-working

Education

NMC Qualification/Registration

Job description

Job summary

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 Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Fracture Clinic team at Peterborough City 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.

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

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

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 Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Qualification

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.