Job overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated nurse to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic ward.

We pride ourselves that for the past two years the ward has been the best performing nationally for the outstanding care our patients receive when attending with a hip fracture as rated be The National Hip Fracture Database.

The 34 bedded mixed trauma and orthopaedic ward takes patients directly from the Emergency Department, the Orthopaedic Outpatient clinic or home 24 hours a day. We are also the only ward within the Trust to accept traumatic spinal fractures which we take great ownership of. For the successful candidate there will be learning opportunities to progress knowledge and practice on spinal and trauma and orthopaedic care.

There is a strong emphasis on multi professional team working to ensure the patient is always at the centre and there is a high focus on rehabilitation.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate in contacting Ward Manager Sheryl Pidgeon on 01284 713133 or Senior Matron Liz Cotton on 01284 713440.

Main duties of the job

1.         Communication:

1. To work as a member of the team, establishing effective communication networks across the multidisciplinary team and wards/departments of the Trust and with patients/relatives and carers 

2. To establish professional relationships with patients/relatives/carers, communicating with them in ways that respect their views, beliefs and culture, and being aware of own response to distressing circumstances. 

3. To report to the Unit Manager / Senior Nurse on duty in a timely manner, information relating to all work activity, e.g. identifying significant changes in relation to direct patient care/treatment plans 

4. To act as advocate for patient’s individual needs and choices 

5. Assist in the teaching of junior staff and learners in nursing practices Acting as link nurse/mentor for named learners as required 

6. *Assist in the supervision, support, training and assessment of non-registered skilled workers 

7. *Participates in the induction of staff 

8. *Takes lead responsibility for teaching and assessing learners in practice and encourages critical reflection as in clinical supervision

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?