Staff Nurse - NOFU Orthopaedics | University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Band 5

Permanent – 37.5 hours per week (Nights and Days)

MUST HAVE ORTHOPAEDIC EXPERIENCE – ESSENTIAL

Admission and discharge of both short and long‑stay patients; pre‑ and post‑operative care; working closely with MDT; supporting student nurses in the workplace.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers, and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.
• Determine nursing priorities and plan patient care; inform the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
• Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust Guidelines.
• Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit.
• Ensure due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
• Provide information and support to patients/carers, and ensure all those involved in the admission, treatment and discharge process receive appropriate care.

Applicant Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible working approach and willingness to work as part of a forward‑thinking team.
• Strong commitment to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers.