Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse to join the elective Orthopaedic ward.



The 17 bedded elective orthopaedic ward admits patients from home who have planned orthopaedic surgery that day. As well as working on F4, you will also be trained to work on the day of surgery admissions unit (DOSA) which admits all non-orthopaedic elective patients prior to their surgery.



There is a strong emphasis on multi professional team working to ensure the patient is always at the centre and there is a high focus on rehabilitation with the ward having its own team of therapists.



If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate in contacting Ward Manager Eleanor Lawrence on 01284 713383

1. Communication:

1. To work as a member of the team, establishing effective communication networks across the multidisciplinary team and wards/departments of the Trust and with patients/relatives and carers



2. To establish professional relationships with patients/relatives/carers, communicating with them in ways that respect their views, beliefs and culture, and being aware of own response to distressing circumstances.



3. To report to the Unit Manager / Senior Nurse on duty in a timely manner, information relating to all work activity, e.g. identifying significant changes in relation to direct patient care/treatment plans



4. To act as advocate for patient's individual needs and choices



5. Assist in the teaching of junior staff and learners in nursing practices Acting as link nurse/mentor for named learners as required



6. Assist in the supervision, support, training and assessment of non-registered skilled workers



7. Participates in the induction of staff



8. Takes lead responsibility for teaching and assessing learners in practice and encourages critical reflection as in clinical supervision



#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community



We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.



The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.



Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.



We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.



With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.



We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone's voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.



Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

2 Planning and organisational Skills:

1. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately



2. Supervises the delivery of care to maintain agreed standards



3. Assesses nursing care to be delivered. Plans, prioritises, and supervises care within an allocated time frame. Delegate activities to team members appropriately



4. Works collaboratively with the patient Flow Team in relation to decisions on patient flow issues



5. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift



6. Formally monitors quality of care for area of responsibility



7. Organises and deploys staff according to workload, ensuring appropriate staff cover and reporting any deficiencies to Unit Manager or to divisional staffing bleep holder 933



8. Identifies problems and risks, decides on appropriate actions via a structured approach and reports promptly to other staff on matters requiring their input



9. Works collaboratively with the inter-professional team and other staff on the ward/department



10. Ensures all emergencies, untoward incidents, complaints, and grievances are responded to and reported in accordance with Trust Policies



11. Is fully conversant with all policies and procedures, including Major Accident, Resuscitation, Fire, Health and Safety, and acts within them



12. Contributes to the effective and efficient use of resources. Including safe use, checking, maintenance and storage of equipment



13. Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care for area of responsibility for the shift. Delivers clear, concise records and handover.



14. Manages own time and responds to unexpected demands in a professional manner