Staff Nurse | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust; Wigan; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Band 5 staff nurse to join their orthopaedic clinic. The role involves providing high-quality care for adults and children with trauma and orthopaedic conditions. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of wound care and experience in a multidisciplinary team. This part-time position is dedicated to those who are enthusiastic about delivering excellent patient service.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of wound care and trauma/orthopaedic conditions.
• Experience in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in outpatient assessment and treatment.

Skills

Knowledge of wound care

Trauma and orthopaedic knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse to join a busy orthopaedic /Fracture clinic at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary , Wigan, The Post is 25 hrs per week.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, forward thinking individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to both Adults and children with Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions in a highly specialised area. Working within the multidisciplinary team of nurses, plaster technicians and physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment

Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided

Have a good knowledge and understanding of wound care and some trauma and orthopaedic knowledge.

To Participate in the assessing, planning, implementing of treatment and care in an outpatient setting

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

To Provide high standard of care to all our patients working with Adults and children with Trauma and orthopaedic injuries in a clinic setting.

To participate and assist with new developments including the Nurse -led dressing clinic and the Virtual clinics

To uphold the NMC Code of conduct and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.


This advert closes on Thursday 31 Jul 2025