Staff Nurse - Trauma & OrthopaedicsNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, hardworking and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the established Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. If you are newly qualified or an experienced Staff Nurse with an interest in developing skills and knowledge in trauma and orthopaedic nursing we would love to hear from you.Integrated within the level 2 Trauma Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, functioning as part of the Thames Valley Trauma Network, our 22-bedded acute ward that specialises in trauma and orthopaedics. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence and we would like you to help us realise our dream.

Main duties of the job

• Supervises the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated accordingly to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Undertakes the assessment of patients including risk assessments e.g Waterlow and falls assessments
• Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.
• Ensures plans of care are implemented and updated as appropriate.
• Takes all measures to ensure the safety of the patient - reporting all accidents and incidents and completing relevant documentation. Take appropriate action when necessary.
• Ability to plan a duty rota, identifying shortfalls in staffing (e.g. sickness). Is responsible for beginning the process to find replacement staff or the reorganization of the rota. Ensures best use is made of available manpower.
• Identifies hazards or breach of guidelines and acts accordingly. Updates knowledge in response to Circulars and Hazard Warnings. Communicates knowledge and informationto other members of ward staff.
• Helps maintain safe working conditions on the ward/department.

Job description

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

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About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.