Job summary

Philip Yeoman Ward has an exciting opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team, and help us to deliver high quality care to our orthopaedic patients.

PY is a 20 bed orthopaedic ward that provides high quality care to our elective arthroplasty patients during the summer and holistic personalised care to trauma patients when required by the trust . It is a busy, energetic place to work with a close team . Philip Yeoman ward has been awarded Silver Accreditation and is proud to provide excellent care to patients from admission through to discharge. Staff adhere to our trust values (Everyone Matters, Making A Difference, Working Together) in all that they do.

The post will be a permanent full time/part time (negotiable) WTE , and will provide the successful candidate with new skills, competence and development opportunities as well as the security of being part of a knowledgeable, supportive team.

We welcome both experienced and newly qualified nurses. Ideally you should be motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn about orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

To work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse or key worker (with facilitation) for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:

  • The assessment of care and health education needs
  • The development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care including discharge planning for each patient

To gain experience and skills in:

  • Clinical practice
  • Facilitation and teaching
  • Management (as appropriate

To work in accordance with the RUH Nursing Strategy and contribute towards achieving its objectives and maintain effective communication and participate in clinical supervision as appropriate and to teach and act as a facilitator/mentor/preceptor/ role model to less experienced staff.

About us

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more aboutliving and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about ourextensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future withthe landmark Dyson Cancer Centreand ourpassion for research.

Date posted

15 February 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-5035570

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship

Desirable

  • Experience of trauma and orthopaedic nursing
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Council
  • Understanding of NMC Code of Practice and requirements of it for own practice & behaviour.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Up to date knowledge of nursing theory and best practice at the level of a newly qualified nurse.
  • Able to demonstrate effective consolidation of nursing Knowledge & practice after qualification & preceptorship

Desirable

  • Experience of trauma and orthopaedic nursing

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

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 (Opens in a new tab) .

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).