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Admission and Day Surgery Unit
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (On Baschurch we have 3 shifts throughout the day, we have a EL (07:00-19:30), an E (07:30-17:00) and a L (08:30-21:00).)
Job ref
224-PA20260303472-A
Employer
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital
Town
Gobowen
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/06/2026 23:59

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The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Baschurch Unit

NHS AfC: Band 5

Here at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we are very proud of our reputation for providing outstanding care to our patients.

In the National Staff Survey, 69% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 91% would recommend the hospital to a friend or family for treatment.  79% of staff say patient care is our top priority.

Our continued success is accomplished through the skills and expertise of our staff, which is underpinned by our values: Professional, Excellence, Respect, Friendly, Inclusive and Caring.  

Job overview

Baschurch Unit is the Admissions and Day Case Unit, it is a busy Unit delivering per and post op care. As a Registered Nurse you will be going through the admission process, making sure Patients are fit for Surgery and that there has been no changes since they attended for their pre-operative assessment, checking skin, medications, etc.

Patients who are for a Day Case procedure come back to the Unit where you will deliver post operative care to a wide range of orthopaedic surgeries, from upper limb, sports injuries and foot surgery. Once the patient is fit for discharged they are discharged with all the advise given to them and any questions they have answered. 

Baschurch can admit up to 50 patients per day, and can discharge up to 30 patients, so had a quick turnover, and is a busy Unit.   

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for skilled worker sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

Ensuring the safety of our patients who are attending for theatre. Ensuring a safe and timely discharge home. Advocating for our patients if they have any concerns before their surgery. Pre and Post Operative care. Providing reassurance to patients and their families. 

**Please note that we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence**

Working for our organisation

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. 

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. 

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities.  

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full roles and responsibilities can be found in the Job Description. 

 Under the direction of the Ward manager is responsible for providing skilled Nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, to ensure individualised and effective care is practiced.

 Contributing to the continuity of good team spirit and high standards of nursing care over a period of duty. Acts as a resource within the speciality of Trauma and Orthopaedics. Empowering junior staff to develop the highest possible levels of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups.

 Utilising the wards resources to promote excellence in practice and promotes and expedites quality issues relevant to the service delivery.

  General

 This job description does not attempt to describe all the tasks the post holder    will undertake. It does indicate the degree of authority, range of duties covered and the flexibility required for the job.

Person specification

NMC Registered

Essential criteria
  • NMC Registered
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in Day Surgery

Phlebotomy

Essential criteria
  • Willing to or has Phlebotomy skills
Desirable criteria
  • Perform Cannulation and ECG's

Mentorship/Practice Supervisior

Essential criteria
  • Has the qualification or working towards it.
Desirable criteria
  • Has the qualification already.

Desirable

Desirable criteria
  • Orthopaedic course.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Hughes
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01691 404330
Additional information

SR Louise Naylor or SR Patsy Jukes on the same contact number as above. 

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