Staff Nurse - Elective Orthopaedic (Band 5)

Airedale Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a passionate Staff Nurse to join their orthopaedic nursing team. You will provide high-quality care to elective patients, ensuring their safety and well-being. Applicants must be registered with the NMC and have a commitment to compassion and teamwork. Opportunities for flexible working and career development are available in this role.

Qualifications

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting.
• Leadership qualities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of nursing care for acutely ill patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients.
• Communicate with multi-disciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Problem solver and innovative

Skilled clinician

Excellent communicator

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Studied to Diploma level or equivalent

Registered with NMC

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward-thinking, dynamic orthopaedic nursing team on Elective Orthopaedics ward 18. You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care. Recruiting motivated, capable and committed staff is the key to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.

Ward 18 is a 15 bedded ring‑fenced Elective Orthopaedic ward. Our award‑winning integrated Trust is in a beautiful location providing genuine opportunities for a great work‑life balance and we are happy to consider flexible working including annualised hours.

• Applicants must already hold their NMC PIN Number; however applications are welcome from student nurses who would initially work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker until NMC registration is received.

Main Duties

The post is an integral part of a multi‑disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.

• Carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and teach junior staff, both qualified and unqualified.
• Take charge of a ward or department when designated.
• Assess, plan, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual programmes of care for elective patients undergoing joint replacements.
• Offer advice and support to patients’ families and friends responding to their individual needs.
• Communicate with all members of the multi‑disciplinary team to facilitate continuity of care.
• Ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England guidance “Understanding the new NHS”.

Working for Our Organisation

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine, introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our “Right Care” behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of nursing care for acutely ill patients in accordance with Airedale Hospital Trust’s guidelines and protocols.
• Develop good working relationships with nursing colleagues and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute towards the development of clinical practice by participating in practice and self‑development programmes on the unit.
• Adhere to Airedale General Hospital Trust’s policies and procedures relating to health and safety.

Value-Based

• Demonstrate a belief in high standards of individual nursing care with a commitment to evidence‑based best clinical practice.
• Individual professional development.
• Effective communication and working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Flexibility and commitment to enhance care for the acutely ill patient.

Core Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise clinical workload.
• Exercise initiative when caring for patients.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively as a team member.

Performance Standards

• Liaise with senior colleagues to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual plans of care for the acutely patient.
• Prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity of care and treatment throughout the shift.
• Maintain a safe environment in the ward area.
• Demonstrate professional accountability and work within own limitations.
• Maintain accurate legal records of care using care planning and Airedale General Hospital Trust’s documentation.
• Demonstrate thorough and concise verbal handover which reflects the care and treatment given to the patient over the course of the shift.
• Respect the need for confidentiality and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
• Offer help and advice to patients’ families and friends in a caring and supportive manner.
• Develop scope of professional practice to administer intravenous medications.
• Communicate readily with the nurse‑in‑charge of the shift regarding the patient’s care and condition.
• Integrate within the team and promote a team approach to working.
• Consult and cooperate with medical/nursing and support staff from other areas where appropriate.
• Keep the senior nurse informed of untoward incidents/events and maintain accurate documentation in accordance with the Trust’s policies.
• Participate in the preceptorship and in‑service training programme.
• Identify individual learning needs at appraisal and contribute to a personal development plan.
• Demonstrate commitment to self‑development.
• Promote research‑based practice wherever possible according to the Trust’s and Unit’s guidelines, standards and protocols.
• Participate in the audit and evaluation of clinical practice in the interests of quality care.
• Participate in the management of the day unit team, including delegation of work to junior staff and reporting to Ward/Departmental Manager.
• Takes charge regularly adhering to all agreed protocols, policies and procedures.
• Under the control of the Ward/Departmental Manager teaches and monitors nurses and other students allocated to the Ward/Department.
• Adhere to agreed procedures and promote a high standard of nursing care by example.
• Be aware of responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Report practices that could be detrimental to patient, visitors or staff safety.
• Foster good relationships with other departments, the multi‑disciplinary team, patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward/Department. Helps achieve high morale for staff and patients.
• Learn from the Ward/Departmental Manager methods of ordering and stock control, management practices, policies and other aspects of nursing and ward management as required.
• Report and recommend changes as necessary.
• Identify areas for change or improvement in working practices, suggest ideas to Ward/Departmental Manager and assist developments.
• Ensure all written documentation is of a high standard and in accordance with NMC Regulations.
• Deal with patient/visitors’ complaints and report to Ward/Departmental Manager for investigation.
• Attend and assist at Ward/Department Meetings.
• Involved in the collection of statistical data.
• Follow Risk Incident policy.

Professional

• Responsible, as a trained nurse, for the control and administration of drugs within regulations laid down by Airedale NHS Trust and NMC and national legislation.
• Maintain clinical knowledge in nursing and particularly in the speciality of the ward or department and be prepared to advise and assist other staff.
• Act as assessor/mentor and preceptor.
• Work within the NMC Code of Practice.
• Practice agreed models of nursing and systems of care directed by Ward/Departmental Manager.
• Involved in new initiatives, supporting the Ward/Departmental Manager in implementation.
• Prepared to present topics of interest, developments, feedback from courses/study days to peers and seniors if requested.
• Participate in developments relating to clinical governance.

Staff/Self Development

• Agree a personal development plan.
• Involved in audit and standard setting.
• Involved in the IPR process of junior staff.
• Attend statutory training.
• Maintain a personal and professional profile.
• Develop within the scope of professional practice.
• Achieve PREP.
• Involved in clinical supervision as required.
• Act as a key worker when allocated; ensure staff are supported, educated and informed.
• Be familiar with responsibilities of the Ward/Departmental Manager and junior Sister.
• Involved in collecting statistical data in relation to patients and staff.

Technology

• Undertake training to ensure correct usage of equipment.
• Aware of equipment maintenance programmes and asset registers.
• Keep records of equipment on hire.

Learning Outcomes

The post holder will benefit from:

• Nursing acutely ill patients with varied diagnosis and care needs.
• A preceptorship package that supports continued learning.
• Working with a multi‑disciplinary team to meet patient needs.
• Access to study days and other training to enhance development.
• Working within a supportive environment with highly experienced nurses.
• Experience daily board rounds to develop patient flow awareness.
• Regular opportunity for career progression.
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement and opportunity to work with organisational learning and improvement teams.
• Opportunities for supported leadership development.
• Rotation between elective and trauma orthopaedics to enhance skills; ICU and theatre recovery rotation may be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Studied to Diploma level or equivalent.
• Registered with NMC.

Desirable Criteria

• Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies.
• Completed 6 months preceptorship period following registration.
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g., SLIP/ENB 998D32/D33).
• Orthopaedic course and/or orthopaedic experience.

Experience

Desirable Criteria

• Recent, relevant post‑qualification experience working in an NHS acute in‑patient area.
• Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting.
• Orthopaedic experience.

Skills

Essential Criteria

• Problem solver and innovative.
• Skilled clinician.
• Leadership qualities.
• Excellent communicator.
• Able to motivate others.
• Verbal and written command of English.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to plan time and manage others.
• Capable of working within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Desirable Criteria

• Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills.
• IV & phlebotomy skills.

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & “Understanding the New NHS”.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider