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Job summary

Main area
Orthopaedics
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 27.5 hours per week (At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.)
Job ref
253-1224-6874750
Employer
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Russells Hall Hospital
Town
Dudley
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
03/01/2025 23:59

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Band 5 Staff Nurse - T&O OPD

Band 5

Job overview

T&O OPD

Band 5 - Staff Nurse - 27.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a motivated and enthusiastic experienced member of staff to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics outpatients team, working between both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett’s Hospital. The service runs Monday- Friday (08:30-18:00) with additional weekend and evening clinics running occasionally.

This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge or build on your current knowledge and experience in Orthopaedics. You will be working in both elective orthopaedic, trauma orthopaedic as well as virtual fracture clinics.

Main duties of the job

1. Acts as point of contact for personal, written and telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, Consultants, General Practitioners and other Health Service staff, assessing the validity and priority of that contact, taking action where necessary.

2. Ensure patients reviewed in Virtual Fracture Clinics receive timely and reviews and receive a high standards of communication in all formats including verbal written and electronic.

3. Participate in induction and training programmes and act as preceptor/ mentor to junior staff, student nurses and Clinical support workers supporting their needs.

4. To have detailed knowledge of specialist equipment and specialist information on the procedures undertaken within the specialty team by all grades of staff

5. Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care from all staff and escalate concerns through correct channels of communication.

Working for our organisation

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Teaching/Mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
  • Degree Level Study
  • Recognised Management and/or leadership course

Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Ability to undertake clinical skills within this speciality and or be willing to undertake required training
  • Able to identify appropriate skill mix to ensure correct support for trauma and orthopaedic clinics across an organisation
  • Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace
  • Working knowledge of NICE guidelines and impact on services
Desirable criteria
  • Experience working in Virtual Fracture clinic
  • Be clinically competent in the performance of relevant clinical task such as Venepuncture, ECG or be willing to undertake training to acquire the skill
  • Demonstrate experience in basic casting techniques and/or be willing to complete recognised plaster casting qualification

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise a diverse workload
  • Ability to focus on performance and quality
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with heavy workload
  • Willingness to work across all trust sites
  • Knowledge of current and future developments in the NHS

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication skills, demonstrating good standard of verbal and written communication, including legible handwriting
  • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
  • Demonstrates enthusiasm and a conscientious approach to work, advocating this to others
  • Displays self-confidence, innovation and a positive image

Employer certification / accreditation badges

ENEI Gold '22Care Leaver CovenantNHS Pastoral CareArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have regular contact with vulnerable people and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Katrina Kerr
Job title
Lead Nurse
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01384 456111
Additional information

Katrina Kerr

[email protected]

01384 456111 Ext 3169