Job Description

Working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in Outpatients you will be expected to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.



As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care and for assessing, planning and implementing the care needs of patients attending the outpatient department in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team.



As a staff nurse in outpatients, you will be supporting clinicians to manage patients through a variety of orthopaedic clinics so good communication skills are essential



You will also undertake specialist nurse led dressing clinics with the support of the multidisciplinary team providing wound care and the knowledge to promote wound healing, which will be underpinned by attending a wound care course/module at Birmingham City University.



There is an expectation that you will support the patient pathway through our injection suite to ensure smooth admission and safe discharge and you may be in charge of the department in the absence of the Band 6 Sisters so the ability to use your own initiative and make sound clinical judgement is essential



The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.



Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.



The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.



We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.



The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.



If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

The post holder will:

Work at all times in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviours, revalidation and relevant professional guidelines, independently / autonomously and at times without direct supervision.



Be accountable for their own professional actions and those delegated to others.



Ensure accurate assessment of patient care needs, development of care plans, implementing and evaluating care based on the patient needs.



Achieve and maintain competence in identified mandatory and statutory training; develop and maintain clinical competencies, skills and knowledge which relate to the area of clinical practice (i.e. venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, urethral catheterisation and any other relevant duties).



Respond to patients, relatives and carers concerns as they arise and take remedial action as required.



Take charge of the practice setting as required.



Assume responsibility for undertaking tasks delegated by the nominated line / shift coordinator. This may include representing the ward at meetings, link nurse responsibilities, audit, clinical governance initiatives and supervision and role competency assessments for unregistered staff and students.



Contribute to the development of service and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and outcome and ensure standards of care are monitored and maintained within the organisation.



Delegate appropriately to and supervise the work of other staff registered or unregistered and students.



Assist with the induction and orientation and subsequent development of junior staff within the ward or department.



Maintain accurate nursing records ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and promptly.



Administer medications as described by local policy and in line with the NMC's standards for medicines management.



Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.



In accordance with individual patient care, and utilising appropriate computer software and/or monitoring equipment, on a daily basis undertake and record patient's observations.



This is not an exhaustive list of duties and a regular review will take place with the postholder as part of their ongoing development and performance management.



The detailed job description and person specification for this role is attached.