Staff Nurse (Orthopaedics)

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Staff Nurse (Orthopaedics)

The closing date is 25 June 2025

This post is for internal candidates to South Tees Trust. If you are not currently working within the trust, your application will not be reviewed and will be automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

Are you looking for a challenge?

Are you wanting to be part of a team in a busy Elective Orthopaedic ward environment?

Do you want to gain experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics?

If so, we are looking for self-motivated individuals to work with us to continue to develop Elective Orthopaedics.

The Orthopaedic Directorate is recognised within the region as a tertiary referral centre. Our dedicated, ring-fenced Orthopaedic ward is for patients undergoing complex Arthroplasty surgery. Gara Orthopaedic Unit is Diamond STAQC accredited.

We are at the forefront of nursing career progression, supporting and encouraging staff into a variety of specialist roles.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated people with effective communication skills to enhance service provision, improve clinical practice, and streamline patient-focused care.

You will work with a team of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Nurse Practitioners, all working together to enhance patient care and experience.

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley, with two acute hospitals and services in a number of community hospitals.

This vacancy will close when sufficient applications have been received.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading Your Team to Success
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviour
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role

After completing these three and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer additional in-house courses and bite-sized programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification Qualifications & Training

• Degree or Diploma in Adult Nursing
• Current NMC Registration

Knowledge & Skills

• Commitment to the needs of the service, including a flexible and adaptable approach in the work environment/practices
• A team player able to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to team objectives

Experience

• Experience working within an acute or community setting
• Experience of multidisciplinary working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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