Critical Care Digital Nurse

Job overview

We have a very exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Limb Reconstruction within the Musculoskeletal Care Group (MSK) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. This is a Band 6 fixed term post which will progress to permanent Band 7 upon completion of a competency package and development programme. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a clinic and ward environment and will have the responsibility to review pre- and post-operative patients undergoing limb reconstruction.

Please note this vacancy is banded dependent upon applicants experience relevant to this post. The banding of the successful applicant/s will start at Band 6 unless applicants meet the necessary threshold of skills and experience required to start on Band 7.

Where applicant/s are appointable at Band 6 this will be on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to this being a training programme and upon completion of necessary skills and/ or training will progress to Band 7 permanent post. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts.

Working for our organisation

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.

When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.

Person specification

Application Form & Interview

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse with NMC

Post registration at degree level or working towards

Current practice assessor or equivalent teaching qualification

Evidence of continuing professional development

Evidence of undergraduate or post graduate study with trauma and orthopaedics

Significant experience in specialism

Experience of managing own case load/ work load.

Ability to represent the department at meetings

Experience of caring for patients with external and internal fixations

Experience of pin site wound care and assessment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Information technology skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Ability to deal sensitively with challenging situations

Accept responsibility and accountability for own work and define the responsibility of others

Work independently

Experience of working and liaising with the multidisciplinary team and the importance of this

Understanding of standard setting, completing audits and applying the findings to practice

Evidence of informal teaching in a clinical setting

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage difficult and emotional situations

Excellent leadership skills

Commitment to work within the governance framework

Ability to adapt and manage change

Motivated and enthusiastic

Understanding of wellbeing factors

Motivated to develop and lead a nurse led service

Positive role model

Ability to work flexibly to meet the service needs

Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

Desirable criteria

Leadership qualification

Evidence of undergraduate or post graduate study with trauma and orthopaedics

Experience of managing service provision and managing staff

Manage and conduct nurse led clinics

When selecting to apply via NHS Jobs, you will be redirected to our preferred recruitment system called Trac. You will be asked to create and submit your application via the Trac recruitment system.

You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. All communications should be sent via your Trac system account.

If you are offered employment at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals your information will be transferred from the Trac recruitment system into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In addition, in submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.

Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email sent via the Trac recruitment system, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Should you require any assistance in applying for the position please contact the General or Medical Human Resources Departments on the number identified on the NHS Jobs page for the organisation.

Job Share applicants are welcome for all full time posts unless indicated but cannot be guaranteed. In addition for Fixed Term Contracts, internal secondments may be considered, please seek the approval of your current line manager before applying for the position.

All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Job Description CNS Limb Reconstruction (PDF, 184.4KB)

Person Specification Band 6 & Band 7 (PDF, 168.4KB)

Candidate Application Best Practice Guide - please read before completing your application (PDF, 236.3KB)

Information for Applicants on the Trust & Selection Process (PDF, 763.8KB)

Getting to Work at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals (PDF, 501.0KB)

Candidates with Disabilities Useful Contacts (PDF, 113.1KB)

Applicants - How We Use Your Information (PDF, 87.4KB)

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 124.0KB)

Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.7MB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

NameMaria VincentJob titleCNS Limb ReconstructionEmail addressmaria.vincent3@nhs.netTelephone number0114 2266368Additional information

Carey Cooper

Matron

Email: carey.cooper@nhs.net

Telephone: 0114 2266090