At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our nursing team to provide high-quality care for orthopaedic patients.
- Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a leading healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a warm welcome and work in a beautiful coastal location.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient outcomes while gaining diverse clinical experience.
- Qualifications: Registered Nurse with a passion for patient care and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 32073 - 39043 £ per year.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our established nursing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a positive difference to outcomes for orthopaedic patients.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across two acute orthopaedic settings, gaining valuable experience in both trauma and elective orthopaedics. This varied role will support the development of a broad range of clinical skills while working within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
- Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the nursing care for a named caseload of patients, including their property and valuables.
- Assist in creating a therapeutic environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.
- Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to promoting a critical, analytical approach to the delivery of care and implementation of change.
- Participate in audits.
- Continuously update own skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of clinical issues.
- In the absence of the Ward/Departmental Manager or their deputy, act as shift coordinator.
- Act as a preceptor, Practice Assessor/Supervisor and/or NVQ assessor to junior staff and students.
- Supervise and lead a team of junior staff.
- Undertake appraisals of staff within the team.
- Contribute to meeting the agreed objectives for the Ward/Department.
- Be aware of and adhere to national, local and professional policies, protocols and guidelines.
- Ensure effective communication with patients, families, peers promoting safe patient care and good patient experience.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
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