Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Registered Nurse - Ludlow Ward
Job summary
Ludlow Ward is a 16 bedded single side room facility, caring for patients on both NHS and Private pathways and provide a welcoming and supportive team environment that takes great pride in our nursing care.

Under the direction of the Ward/ department manager you will be responsible for providing skilled high quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, ensuring individualised and effective care is practiced.

Please note we have no access to OSCE support courses, and nurses pending registration are welcome to apply but must be able to evidence that they have a satisfied the NMC Objective Structured Clinical Examination Test of Competence.

Main duties of the job
You will be a Registered Nurse (General) who is able to demonstrate excellent clinical practice, and good communication skills.

Contributing to the continuity of good team spirit and high standards of nursing care. Empowering junior staff to develop the highest possible level of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups

Utilising the ward/department resources to promote excellence in practice and promote and expedite quality issues relevant to the service delivery

About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK). RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.

We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 224-PA20261003969
Job locations: The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT, Oswestry, SY10 7AG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To be responsible for the delivery of patient centered care. Maintaining own specialist knowledge and clinical skills participating in direct patient care and uphold evidence of PREP standards as required by the NMC. The post holder must be able to demonstrate extremely developed dexterous skills during clinical practice and the capability to manage periods of moderate physical effort during the shift worked.
• Assess care required, requesting medical input as necessary and devising appropriate care programmes for the patient, implementing and evaluating care during the admission and in preparation for a safe discharge. Supported by written evidence.
• To identify the learning needs of the patient, relatives and staff, and in consultation with the Ward/ department staff will plan and implement education to meet those needs

Full details are available on the Job Description

Person Specification
Qualifications, Attainments and Professional Registrations
Essential

• Current or pending NMC Registration

Experience
Essential

• Recent clinical experience within a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Orthopaedic experience

Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Skills and competencies
Essential

• Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of - time management, clinical governance, principles of audit and research, basic IT literacy
• Able to demonstrate competent supervision of the care of a group of patients
• Able to demonstrate up to date clinical competence

Desirable

• EGG, Cannulation, Venepunction, Urethral Catheterisation of patients
• IV therapy administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer's website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ludlow Ward Manager, Becky Higginson, becky.higginson@nhs.net, 01691404380

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