Registered General Nurse (RGN) (Band 5)

• Job Ref: RESH133
• Job Type: Hospital
• Hourly Rate: 19.54

Shropshire

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust (RJAH)

19.54

Weekly Pay

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

We are looking for forward thinking and dynamic nurses, that want to give excellent patient care in a fast-paced environment. In return you will be supported to reach your full potential through on ward learning and the in house accredited orthopeadic course. As a team we are supportive of each other and welcoming of everyone, we enjoy spending time outside of work for social events. If you would like to be part of a team that works together, takes great pride in their nursing role and want to be part of a team that feels valued then we want to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post is responsible for providing skilled nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, to ensure individualised and effective care is practiced. The successful candidate will act as a resource within the speciality of Orthopaedics, empowering junior staff to develop the highest possible level of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups, whilst utilising the wards resources to promote excellence in practice.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse (General) with good communication skills with the ability to assist with change and the drive to improve and develop clinical practice. The successful candidate will also be motivated, confident individual who also shows initiative, is a team player and who is flexible and reliable to meet the demands of the service and able to demonstrate consistently high standards of work.

About the hospital

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (RJAH) is one of the leading specialist orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for innovation. We work together as a team of over 1,600 expert members of staff to make a difference for our patients and their families.

Their latest CQC Report was published in February 2019 and saw us rated as 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care.

Why RJAH

Joining RJAH is more than just a job - they want patients to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.

Whether you're starting out in your career, or have a wealth of experience - we're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals in a range of clinical areas, as well as support and administrative roles.

We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

Under the direction of the Ward/ department manager the post holder is responsible for providing skilled high quality nursing care within a multidisciplinary environment, to ensure individualised and effective care is practiced.

Contribute to the continuity of good team spirit and high standards of nursing care. Empowering junior staff to develop the highest possible level of clinical skills and facilitates communication within all care groups

Please note that the hospital is only able to support applicants who have passed their NMC OSCE.

Person Specification

• Must have NMC registration.

Essential

• Experienced registered NMC nurse.

Qualifications

• Essential: RGN; ability to adapt to changing pressures of work; motivated; innovating & supportive; able to work on own initiative and under pressure;
• Desirable: ENB 998, ENB 219 Assessors qualification; Evidence of continued Learning; NVQ Assessor Experience; Experience in taking charge of a team/ unit; teaching skills; demonstrable teaching skills; basic computer skills; evidence of ongoing professional development;