Job summary
- Main area
- Specialist services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 5
- Contract
- 12 months (Secondment cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 302-25-7375532SS-A
- Employer
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 11/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic /Fracture clinic
NHS AfC: Band 5
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month secondment Band 5 staff nurse to join a busy orthopaedic /Fracture clinic at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary , Wigan, The Post is 37.5 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
Internal employees and employees from other NHS trusts will need to secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 clinic
To uphold the NMC Code of conduct and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.
Person specification
qualifications
Essential criteria
- RGN, BASIC EDUCATION, MATHS AND ENGLISH
- Recent evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- Degree/ diploma
- Tissue viability course, orthopaedic course
EXPERIENCE
Essential criteria
- EXPERIENCE WORKING INDEPENDENTLY AND AS A TEAM
- EXPERIENCE IN RELEVANT SPECIALITY
Desirable criteria
- post qualification experience
KNOWLEDGE
Essential criteria
- Update Knowledge of current clinical and professional issues
Desirable criteria
- SOME KNOWLEDGE OF TRAUMA AND ORTHOPAEDICS AND WOUND CARE
skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills, HIS
ADDITIONAL
Essential criteria
- Flexible and positive approach to work
- Speaks English to an appropriate standard relevant to the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lindy Fairhurst
- Job title
- Department manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01942 822109
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Buckingham Row
Brick Kiln Lane
Wigan
WN1 1XX
- Telephone
- 07786529678
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