Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic Ward Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

"Bis Art" CJSC. BAL Trademark; Bury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Elective Orthopaedic team dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care. This role offers a unique opportunity for newly qualified nurses to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You will champion patient recovery, ensuring comfort and safety while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a commitment to high standards and a supportive culture, you will be recognized for your contributions to patient well-being. Embrace a meaningful career where your compassion truly makes a difference in the lives of patients post-surgery.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working hours

Protected wellbeing hours

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative culture

Recognition for outstanding performance

Qualifications

• Must have a current NMC PIN or be enrolled in a course to obtain one.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care before, during, and after surgeries.
• Support patients' recovery and educate them on their health.
• Maintain high infection control standards.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Infection control

Patient education

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Mentoring and guiding students

Education

Current NMC PIN

Nursing degree

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Elective Orthopaedic Team

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for a compassionate nurse to join our fast-paced Elective Orthopaedic unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients undergoing surgeries such as hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder replacements.

This is an ideal learning opportunity for a newly qualified nurse.

Be Part of a Dedicated Team

1. Deliver expert care to patients before, during, and after their surgeries
2. Support patients on their recovery journey to ensure the best outcomes
3. Maintain high infection control standards, prioritising patient safety
4. Educate and empower patients and their families in their care
5. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for seamless health services
6. Mentor and guide students, fostering their skills and confidence

Why Join Us?

We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional nursing care focused on patient well-being. Our unit received the NCA 2022 award for our innovative Super Saturday initiative.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A collaborative culture that values diversity and inclusion
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you.

Are you ready to step into a role where your compassion makes a difference? Join us in providing exceptional care to patients post-surgery. Your contribution will be vital in transforming their recovery journey!

What You'll Do:

1. Champion Patient Recovery: Offer dedicated support to patients as they navigate healing, ensuring they feel comfortable and informed.
2. Expert Guidance: Share knowledge and provide advice to empower patients in managing their health.
3. Commitment to Safety: Uphold infection control standards, ensuring a safe environment.
4. Flexibility: Be committed to working a range of shifts, including long days, nights, early, late, bank holidays, and weekends.

Additional Information

Your role will support physical recovery and also uplift spirits, fostering hope. Join a team that prioritizes patient well-being and strives for excellence in care.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and social care services across Greater Manchester, caring for over one million people with a team of 20,000 colleagues.

We are committed to high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and partners. We value our core principles of care, appreciation, and inspiration. We offer a meaningful role with flexibility, challenging opportunities, and a benefits package including generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected wellbeing hours.

For more details, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification under supporting documents, or visit our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This vacancy is open to those with a current NMC PIN to practice as a Registered Nurse in the UK, or those enrolled in a course expecting to receive their full NMC PIN within 3 months. Please note, an NMC PRN PIN does not meet the criteria.

The NCA no longer accepts applications from International Nurses without a full NMC PIN, as the OSCE programme is paused. For information on obtaining a full NMC PIN, visit: NMC guide.

This advert closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025.

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