Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic Outpatients Band 5
Hello, my name is Mohammed Khan, and I am part of an amazing, diverse, and inclusive team. We are looking to recruit one full-time and one part-time staff nurse to join our team.
Come and join us at the Royal United Hospital, Bath, Orthopaedic Outpatients, for a Staff Nurse role where a fantastic journey and exciting opportunities await you. We are seeking enthusiastic, motivated nurses with excellent communication skills and a passion for providing exceptional care to our patients in our Trauma and Orthopaedic team. Recruiting caring, capable, and committed staff is key to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety, and patient experience.
We operate a fast-paced outpatient department managed by a multidisciplinary team including clinicians, nurses, physiotherapists, and orthopaedic practitioners, all working together to provide a patient-centered, trustworthy, and community-wide service.
Our department offers multiple interconnected services, including Elective Orthopaedic clinics, Trauma and Fracture clinics, and Plaster Room services, working in parallel to deliver highly skilled orthopaedic care.
As a staff nurse in this team, you will be part of a specialized and skilled service. Good communication skills are essential due to high patient flow. Ideally, we are looking for nurses with orthopaedic experience to join our team.
Patient Care Responsibilities
* Acting as a Named Nurse, maintaining accountability for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care programs within the team nursing framework.
Professional Development and Education Responsibilities
* Develop teaching skills and participate in staff/student education programs.
* Help maintain a supportive learning environment for staff and supervise less experienced staff.
Research and Development Responsibilities
* Promote nursing practice aligned with relevant research.
* Maintain awareness of personal responsibilities to ensure a safe environment and identify potential risks, taking appropriate action.
Resource Management Responsibilities
* Be mindful of budgeting and exercise care and economy in ordering and using equipment.
Flexibility
This job description provides a broad outline of main responsibilities. The post holder is expected to be flexible and develop their role in agreement with their manager. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate.
At the RUH, we pride ourselves on putting people at the heart of our work, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, colleagues, and community. We value everyone's contribution in supporting person-centered care and are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity, champion kindness, and believe that diversity makes us stronger.
Our culture promotes learning, development, and innovation. We support staff to thrive and reach their full potential. Staff wellbeing is a priority, with comprehensive support programs, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing—including access to our pool.
We invite you to join our team. For more information about living and working in Bath, our staff benefits, and our future-focused healthcare, please contact us or visit us in person.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
* Name: Mohammed Khan (Fracture Clinic)
* Job Title: Charge Nurse
* Email: m.khan14@nhs.net
* Telephone: 01225 821920
Apply today! Please contact Charge Nurse Mohammed Khan for further information or to arrange an informal visit.
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