Registered Nurse - Trauma and Orthopaedic

Here at Scarborough Hospital, we have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Nurse to join our surgical department on Holly Ward, an acute Trauma and Orthopaedic ward consisting of 20 beds.

Holly Ward has a high turnover of patients and therefore we are looking for a highly motivated and organised Staff Nurse who wishes to provide first class and efficient care in a fast paced environment. The ward supports a wide variety of surgical disciplines, including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Urology and General Surgery. We work closely with the Surgeons and Theatre staff to ensure safe care for the whole patient journey.

Scarborough is the jewel of the Yorkshire Coast, a beautiful and picturesque coastal town full of rich culture, history and delicious cuisine. Beautiful countryside, outdoor adventure, creative events and spectacular views are all on your doorstep and within easy reach. The Yorkshire Coast has it all – traditional resorts such as Bridlington, Filey, Whitby and the country's oldest seaside resort of Scarborough to the picture‑perfect fishing communities of Robin Hood’s Bay, Runswick Bay and Staithes and not forgetting the stunning North Yorkshire National Park.

• Maintain a high standard of patient focused care in accordance with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Provide assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients, ensuring accurate written records are kept.
• Communicate with patients and carers to ensure they have access to appropriate information.
• Promote and maintain positive relationships between all staff involved in the care of the patient
• Act in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Conduct
• Undertake duties on different wards/departments as and when required by service demands
• Demonstrate personal responsibility for compliance with infection control policies and procedures
• Education and Training

This description indicates the main functions and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to be a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes.

• Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available.
• The validity of Nursing and Midwifery Council PIN will be checked before shortlisting (Only applicable to registered roles) – inaccuracies in NMC PIN details will mean your application will not be progressed.
• Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

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• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name:
Nicky Damm

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