Staff Nurse AA
Job reference: 254646
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 17/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Victoria Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 34.5
Department: Ward 33

Job Advert
A vacancy has arisen within Ward 33, orthopaedic trauma ward for a 1st level trained nurse. Ward 33 is a 23 bedded orthopaedic trauma ward. It is a busy fast paced forward thinking ward within a diverse directorate, working collaboratively across the Orthopaedic Department.

Our patient population varies from frail and elderly patients who may present with delirium, and a range of acute medical conditions to our younger patients who have varying orthopaedic needs and complex social backgrounds.

Ward 33 admits patients directly from ED, we also orthopaedic day case patients who present daily to the ward for surgery. Delivering high quality, compassionate, and person centred care is central to the work of the ward.

The successful applicant will join a highly motivated and dynamic multidisciplinary team who are committed to delivering the highest standard of care and continuously improving patient outcomes. The team works closely with medical staff, therapists, and wider support services to ensure safe, effective, and timely care.

The post includes rotational shift working, covering day and night duty, in line with service needs.

Applicants should be enthusiastic, dynamic and self motivated with a real interest in orthopaedic/surgical nursing. We are looking for good team players with excellent written and oral communicators. Experience in acute nursing is desirable but not essential.

Informal enquiries
Lisa Connelly, SCN 01592 643355 ext 29779 or CN Emma Crielly ext 29779
Please telephone between 14:00-15:00hrs if possible.

Parking and Transport

• There is free parking at Victoria Hospital
• Public transport nearby for bus and rail links

Important Information

• Salary is pro rata for part time hours if applicable
• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment

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