Job summaryStaff Nurse - Emergency Orthopaedic Unit 36 hours per week
Now is an exciting time to join the Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust. The Trust is constantly developing and improving Orthopaedic Services to meet the needs of the people of Tameside and the surrounding area.
The Emergency Orthopaedic Unit is currently recruiting staff nurses to work on our 24 bedded unit. The unit cares for patients following trauma orthopaedic surgery, including Orthopaedics, General surgery and ENT
Training and developing our staff is paramount and there would be opportunities for successful candidates to train and develop within their role and partake in CPD. We have a well-developed Preceptorship Programme for newly qualified staff nurses and there are also a variety of in house training courses available, including the University's Mentorship Course.
Main duties of the job- To assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care within sphere of responsibility.
- To assist in the management and organisation of work in the clinical area.
- To always act in a manner consistent with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct carrying out his/her duties in accordance with Trust policies and procedur
About usTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.
Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
DetailsDate posted21 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 5
Salary£32,073 to £39,043 a year
pro rata per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number245-NAM5ORTHO-06-26-B
Job locationsTameside Hospital
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilities- Provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care by providing expert clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Ensure all records relating to patient care are accurate, clear, concise, legible and in accordance with the NMC Standards for Records and Record Keeping.
- Actively assess and manage risk within the clinical area.
- Ensure adherence to the Trust Medicines Policy and the NMC Standards for the Administration of Medicines.
- Participate in audits of practice.
- Participate in the teaching and supervision of other members of staff under the direction of the ward manager.
- Support the Clinical Governance systems to delivering high quality of care.
- Assist the ward manager in achieving budget control and order supplies when necessary.
- Participate in personal development reviews for junior staff.
- Working in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct. Competently undertake expanded role.
- Participate in benchmarking activity within the Clinical Area and implement outcome from Essence of Care.
Administrative/Managerial- Take charge of a shift and ensure organisation and delivery of patient care.
- Adhere to the Bed Management policy and adherence to the Admission and Discharge policies.
- Support the ward manager in effective Resource Management.
- Participate in ensuring the delivery of the Trust targets.
Human Resource Management- Participate in the training and development of student nurses and other staff as appropriate.
- Participate in clinical supervision for junior staff in accordance with Trust policy.
- Assist the ward manager to ensure that there is appropriate allocation of staff duties.
- Ensure communication of information of a complex nature is given sensitivity and confidentiality is maintained.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS- Possess expert clinical knowledge appropriate to area of responsibility.
- Frequently manage and participate in distressing situations.
- Use professional judgement and initiative to promote safe practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of staff and resource management.
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential- RGN with current NMC registration
EXPERIENCEEssential- Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable- Previous experience of relevant speciality
- ENB 998 or equivalent
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGEEssential- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of: PREPP
- Scope of Practice
- Risk Management
- Record Keeping
- Health and Safety
- Infection Control
- Clinical Governance
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).
Employer detailsEmployer nameTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
AddressTameside Hospital
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 9RW
United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:ward manager
sarah hewson
sarah.hewson@tgh.nhs.uk
01619224798
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). 
