Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Newport, Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Wales is seeking a Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner to join their team at Grange University Hospital & Royal Gwent Hospital. The role requires an experienced practitioner with strong leadership skills and a commitment to further education in clinical practice. The position offers a salary of £48,527 to £55,532 per year, along with excellent training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic benefits package

Extensive training and development opportunities

Paid mandatory training

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a Masters in Clinical Practice or willing to undertake this qualification.
• Recent relevant clinical experience at a senior band, preferably band 6.

Responsibilities

• You will cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH.
• Support patients and manage their care effectively.
• Participate in the development of a 3-year plan for Band 7 role.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to collate and analyse data

Education

Registered Nurse Part 1

Job description

Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Grange University Hospital & Royal Gwent Hospital

We are looking for an experienced Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic team. You will cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH. You should have Orthopaedic knowledge, recent experience and have undertaken extensive experience in an acute clinical setting at a senior band. Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to remain motivated and enthusiastic whilst under pressure are essential for this role.

For those successful candidates who are appointed, they must be currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Practice or willing to undertake this qualification.

PLEASE NOTE: The post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.

Main duties of the job

Desirable - Fully qualified with a MSC in Clinical Practice

We are looking for an experienced Practitioner to join our Orthopaedic team. You will be Consultant based and cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH. You should have Orthopaedic knowledge, recent experience and have undertaken extensive experience in an acute clinical setting at a senior band. Proven leadership and communication skills and the ability to remain motivated and enthusiastic whilst under pressure are essential for this role.

We would welcome an informal visit by any candidates.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

A 3-year development plan for a Band 7 postThe post is advertised as a band 7. However, applicants who do not currently meet the skills and competences for the band 7 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under annex 21 rules supported by a development plan for 3 years.

Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to collate and analyse data

Experience

• Relevant clinical experience which should be band 6
• Work in a similar role or an acute ward

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse Part 1

Contract

Permanent, Full-time, £48,527 to £55,532 a year