Job summaryJoin Our Team as a Staff Nurse - Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic Care, Compassion, and Excellence in Patient CareWe are seeking a caring, dedicated, and motivated Staff Nurse to join the Orthopaedic, Rheumatology and Fracture Clinic team at Peterborough City Hospital. If you are an excellent communicator with a passion for delivering high standards of patient care in line with the NMC code of conduct, this is the opportunity for you!
What We're Looking For:- A Registered Nurse with a current live NMC pin.
- A caring and compassionate approach, always acting in the patient's best interest.
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
- Commitment to improving the patient experience and contributing to clinical excellence.
Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, innovative team, providing care to a diverse patient group in a rewarding environment. You will be part of a department dedicated to fostering growth, development, and excellence in orthopaedic care.
Ready to Make a Difference? Apply now to be part of a team that's redefining care in the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic. Let's shape the future of patient care together!
Main duties of the jobAs part of a dynamic clinical team, you will work alongside the Ward/Department Manager, Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse, Matrons, the Practice Development Team (PDT), and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) to provide exceptional care for patients throughout their care pathway. Your role will include:
- Delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to both trauma and elective patients, including children and adults.
- Supporting the smooth running of trauma and elective clinics, as well as the plaster room.
- Acting as a mentor to students and junior team members, serving as a role model and upholding Trust policies and procedures.
- Engaging in professional development to achieve competencies outlined in the 'Senior Band 5' competency pack, working towards becoming a Senior Registered Nurse.
***Previous applicants need not apply***About usWe are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationsEssentialDesirable- Teaching/Mentorship Qualification
- Post registration experience
ExperienceEssential- Demonstrates an understanding of accountability and responsibility
- Knowledge of the role of a registered nurse in relevant area
- Knowledge regarding the NMC code of practice and limitation scope of professional practice
- Ability to function as part of the multi professional team
- Ability to assess the competence of others
KnowledgeEssential- Ability to recognise incorrect or ineffective practice
- Knowledge of holistic care
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written people at all levels
Key SkillsEssential- Willingness to embrace change to meet the needs of a busy Trauma Orthopaedic Ward
- A desire to learn and develop new skills including skills specifically related to Trauma Orthopaedics
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
