Senior Orthopaedic Staff Nurse

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Orthopaedic Staff Nurse

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Orthopaedic Staff Nurse to join our Trauma and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department at Bristol Royal Infirmary. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient-centered care and contributing to the smooth running of our clinics.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in orthopaedic nursing, excellent communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. You will be passionate about wound care and management, with a good understanding of wound care dressings and the ability to assess and manage post-operative, complex, and trauma wounds.

As a Senior Nurse in Orthopaedics, you will be responsible for supporting the Sister with managerial duties, including writing off-duty rosters, managing clinical incidents and risks, and dealing with patient complaints. You will also be involved in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients, facilitating prompt transfer to the necessary acute setting, and assisting with the management and scheduling of OP clinic timetables and staff allocation.

About Our Team

Our team is passionate about providing high-quality patient-centered care and positive patient experiences. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we aim to recruit and retain a workforce that represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels.

We are a forward-thinking multi-award-winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care. Our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. We offer a supportive and respectful work environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Person Specification
  • Active 1st level registration with NMC
  • Qualification in Teaching, Assessing, and Mentoring
  • Willingness to work towards Masters level academic study
Key Skills and Abilities
  • Organisation and management skills
  • Teaching
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of a changing service
  • Ability to perform clinical activities specific to the specialty
  • Competency in medication administration, including intravenous medication
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Ability to work alone or as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to manage difficult situations
  • Able to influence other team members
  • Act as a role model and as a mentor/assessor
  • Innovative and participates in practice and policy change
  • Awareness of professional responsibilities to self and others
  • Commitment to the development and provision of high-quality nursing care
  • Awareness of current national changes in nursing/NHS
  • General good health, able to work on feet for long periods, aware that the role can be stressful and emotional at times
  • Supportive
  • Respectful
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.



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