Sister/Charge Nurse - Fracture Clinic

Job overview

An exciting Band 6 nursing opportunity has arisen in Wythenshawe Orthopedic Fracture Clinic. Energy, enthusiasm and drive is required to work in this service.  The department treats patients with a range of orthopedic conditions and complex wounds. The successful candidate will work closely with the MDT and trauma nurse specialist to ensure patients have a positive experience and receive a high standard of care.

We pride ourselves in offering a high standard of care with an individualized patient approach . We are always striving to improve the way we work and seek out feedback from service users to help shape our service improvements.

Main duties of the job

To succeed, you’ll need to be committed in delivering high quality, patient focused care with pride and respect. You must have  excellent interpersonal skills and be able to provide evidence of personal and professional development.

Applicants must possess a proven clinical and managerial career history at Band 5 or 6 in orthopaedics and demonstrate a commitment to effective leadership.  An experience in an outpatient environment is essential, as is a commitment to outpatient service development.

The role will be based in the Wythenshawe but the ability to work cross-site within the WTWA footprint will be required. Clinics run five days a week. Working  hours will vary between 08:00 - 18:00  Monday to Friday with the requirement to be flexible to cover weekend clinics if the service requires.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.  So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating, and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [email protected].

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!