[ref. p9541321] Staff Nurse (Ward A) | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Within the WWL Trust is Wrightington Hospital which has been classed as a "centre of excellence" in the treatment of orthopaedic conditions
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Ward A at Wrightington Hospital for a Band 5 Staff Nurse.
There is a post available to cover a 12 month secondment until 16/03/26, 37.5 hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated staff nurse to join our team.
You will be working on our state of the art ward and will become an expert in the field of orthopaedic nursing.
If you would like to be a part of our fantastic team and join a multi award winning NHS Foundation Trust apply online now.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
The suitable post holder -- Will work on a busy ward caring for post operative patients who have had Orthopaedic surgery
- Will be required to work closely along side other members of the MDT
- Will need to be a team player with good organisational skills
- Will be required to work along side the nursing team but also be able to work independently caring for your own team of patients
Choose Well – Choose WWL
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.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.- Under supervision of the ward manager the nurse is responsible for the provision, organisation and direction of nursing care to 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 to all patients.
- To maintain safe administration of medicines, in line with NMC and trust policies
- To complete nursing care plans and updating patient risk assessments
This advert closes on Friday 14 Feb 2025