Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 staff nurse to join a busy orthopaedic /Fracture clinic at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary , Wigan, The Post is 25 hrs per week.



We are seeking an enthusiastic, self motivated, forward thinking individual who will be committed to providing high quality care to both Adults and children with Trauma and Orthopaedic conditions in a highly specialised area. Working within the multidisciplinary team of nurses, plaster technicians and physiotherapists in a friendly and supportive environment



Under the supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care of the patients in his/her care. To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high-quality care is provided



Have a good knowledge and understanding of wound care and some trauma and orthopaedic knowledge.



To Participate in the assessing, planning, implementing of treatment and care in an outpatient setting



Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.



WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.



At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.



To Provide high standard of care to all our patients working with Adults and children with Trauma and orthopaedic injuries in a clinic setting.



To participate and assist with new developments including the Nurse -led dressing clinic and the Virtual clinics



To uphold the NMC Code of conduct and adhere to Trust policies and procedures.