Job overview
As a Registered Nurse within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, the post-holder will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialised and individualised care to orthopaedic and trauma patients, both adult and paediatric. The post-holder will support and lead the team to facilitate the efficient and effective running of the department. The post-holder will maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff. At all times, they will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies. This role requires the registered nurse to practice in accordance with the NMC professional values and behaviours: care, compassion, communication, commitment, competence, and courage, demonstrating a commitment to always deliver excellent care to patients. Main duties of the job
Duties of a Registered Nurse within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department include: wound care and dressings application and management of plaster casts and splints patient education and support in managing injuries and long-term health conditions chaperoning and advocacy duties inter-disciplinary collaboration assistance with administration of medications (including injection of joints) assistance with invasive procedures such as aspirations of joints and manipulation of fractures and dislocations preparation, organisation and running of clinics (including nurse-led clinics) team management duties Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness, and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating, which rated our services as ‘Good’. We are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse with the NMC Degree/Diploma in Nursing Desirable criteria
Supervisor and Assessor qualification Experience
Essential criteria
Post-Registration nursing experience of looking after patients in a hospital setting Desirable criteria
Post-Registration orthopaedic/trauma experience Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential criteria
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC, IPAC, clinical governance and risk management issues Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to provide individualised nursing care Application process
Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values.
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As a Registered Nurse within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, the post-holder will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide specialised and individualised care to orthopaedic and trauma patients, both adult and paediatric. The post-holder will support and lead the team to facilitate the efficient and effective running of the department. The post-holder will maintain a high standard of patient care under the direction of the department Sister/Charge Nurse, taking the lead in clinical areas when competent, in the absence of a senior member of staff. At all times, they will work in accordance with the principles governed by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) and Trust Policies. This role requires the registered nurse to practice in accordance with the NMC professional values and behaviours: care, compassion, communication, commitment, competence, and courage, demonstrating a commitment to always deliver excellent care to patients. Main duties of the job
Duties of a Registered Nurse within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department include: wound care and dressings application and management of plaster casts and splints patient education and support in managing injuries and long-term health conditions chaperoning and advocacy duties inter-disciplinary collaboration assistance with administration of medications (including injection of joints) assistance with invasive procedures such as aspirations of joints and manipulation of fractures and dislocations preparation, organisation and running of clinics (including nurse-led clinics) team management duties Working for our organisation
There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We’re working on a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken. Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond. At The QEH, we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs, and South Lincs. We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness, and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating, which rated our services as ‘Good’. We are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships. We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding this opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered Nurse with the NMC Degree/Diploma in Nursing Desirable criteria
Supervisor and Assessor qualification Experience
Essential criteria
Post-Registration nursing experience of looking after patients in a hospital setting Desirable criteria
Post-Registration orthopaedic/trauma experience Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential criteria
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team Knowledge of professional issues in nursing incorporating NMC, IPAC, clinical governance and risk management issues Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to provide individualised nursing care Application process
Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the criteria specified in the person specification regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Only those applicants who demonstrate in the application form how they meet the criteria in the person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who possess and can demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our core values.
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