Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse — Independent Practice

The Methodist Church in Britain; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two-week supernumerary induction

Weekly ward teaching

Consultant-led teaching

Bi-yearly trauma study days

Preceptorship programme

Link roles in special interest areas

Two-week ward induction

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit. You will care for patients admitted with trauma, spinal/head injuries, and polytrauma, supporting pre- and postoperative care and early rehabilitation.

You will work with the fractured neck of femur unit and ortho-geriatricians, participate in two-week induction, and contribute to ward teaching and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Undertake comprehensive nursing assessments and planning.
• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to trauma patients.
• Care for unplanned trauma admissions including spinal and head injuries.
• Provide pre- and postoperative care with early rehabilitation.
• Teach and supervise junior staff, students and non-registered workforce.

Responsibilities

• Work without direct supervision and be accountable for care delivered.
• Be a role model delivering empathetic care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with fractured neck of femur unit, ortho-geriatricians, and medical/surgical teams.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues and students.
• Ensure safe transfer and handover of patients.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Evidence-based care

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Supervision & teaching

Compassionate care

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1 (NMC)

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Orthopaedic Trauma Unit. You will care for patients admitted with trauma, spinal/head injuries, and polytrauma, supporting pre- and postoperative care and early rehabilitation.

You will work with the fractured neck of femur unit and ortho-geriatricians, participate in two-week induction, and contribute to ward teaching and ongoing professional development.