Staff Nurse Uk Sponsorship Available

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Staff Nurse to join our team on a part-time basis, working 24.66 hours per week. The current working hours are Monday to Friday, day shifts from 07:00 to 20:00, with no weekend, Bank Holiday, or night shifts.

The position will be based on D Ward/Orthopaedic Admissions Unit at Wrightington Hospital. These areas are dedicated to the admission and care of patients undergoing lower limb orthopaedic surgery, including day cases.

To be considered for this role, candidates must hold a valid NMC registration.

Overseas applicants requiring immigration sponsorship can assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the GOV.UK website.

Please be aware that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Additionally, applicants who have previously been informed they are unsuitable for this position should not reapply unless they have made significant improvements to their application or gained further relevant experience.

Certificates will be requested during the interview and onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the admission process for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery.
• Provide high-quality pre and post-operative care to orthopaedic patients.
• Support nurse-led discharge for day cases.
• Administer medication and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

About Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WWL):

WWL is proud to provide acute hospital and community services to the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. We believe that ‘happy staff make happy patients,’ and we are committed to staff engagement and living our values – ‘the WWL Way.’ We place patient care at the heart of everything we do, ensuring safe, effective care with dignity.

We are looking for individuals who share our values and commitment to high-quality care to join our team.

On-Call Information:

Please note that senior roles (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota if the position is primarily operational.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled support to medical staff within the department.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to clinical practice, including infection control, health and safety, and ethical and legal considerations.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the department and its specialties.
• Recognize and apply transferable skills to provide excellent patient care.
• Uphold professional standards in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the department in the absence of the Ward Manager or Deputy Ward Manager.
• Assess patients and make appropriate decisions regarding their care.
• Manage time effectively, including the supervision of junior staff and learners.

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