Staff Nurse - MEOC

NHS; Mexborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Mexborough is seeking a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality care for orthopaedic patients. You will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management. Candidates must have current NMC registration and experience in a ward setting. Competitive salary and a supportive environment are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Extensive range of learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience of caring for patients in a ward setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Precise and methodical in working practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care for patients with orthopaedic surgeries.
• Ensure personalized management plans are followed.
• Work with ward sister & ward manager to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Flexibility

Evidence of continuing professional development

Education

Current NMC Registration

RN Level 1 or 2

Job description

The closing date is 08 December 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 5, Staff Nurse committed to delivering high quality care to join our elective orthopaedic service at Mexborough Elective Orthopaedic Centre.

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) working in partnership with Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (BH) and The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) are opening a dedicated orthopaedic hub for the people of South Yorkshire, with health professionals undertaking hip and knee replacement inpatient procedures alongside foot and ankle, hand and wrist, and shoulder day case surgery.

The Montagu Elective Orthopaedic Centre (MEOC) facility will feature two state‑of‑the‑art theatre units, two anaesthetic rooms and a recovery suite, in addition to 12 inpatient beds.

For further information about MEOC please visit https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/meoc/

Main duties of the job

As the Staff Nurse you will work with the ward sister & ward manager to provide high quality clinical care for patients presenting with a variety of orthopaedic elective surgeries, creating an environment where the patient is central to all decision making and the delivery of high quality compassionate care is every body's prime objective.

We expect that you will be fully dedicated to person‑centred care and will work collaboratively with our multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive a tailored management plan which follows the planned surgical pathway, reviewing current issues and proactively preventing potential issues.

To be part of our team, the successful candidate should have recent experience of caring for patients in a ward setting, excellent clinical skills, evidence of continuing professional development, drive, ambition, passion, a flexible approach and dedication to working in this modern, high‑quality environment supporting best practice for orthopaedic patients following GIRFT recommendations.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, known as the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

We support flexible working and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly those from under‑represented groups including people with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. If your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please follow the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Current NMC Registration
• Up to date knowledge of professional issues

Knowledge & Experience

• RN Level 1 or 2

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills with multidisciplinary team / client / relatives
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition, interested and committed to caring for people from any cultural and environmental background or illness
• Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
• Precise and methodical in working practice and able to work under own initiative
• Evidence of working effectively within the multi‑disciplinary team
• Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures
• Resourceful and able to work on own initiatives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Doncaster  Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro rata per annum