Band 5 Staff Nurse - T&O OPD

1. Acts as point of contact for personal, written and telephone enquiries from patients, relatives, Consultants, General Practitioners and other Health Service staff, assessing the validity and priority of that contact, taking action where necessary.

2. Ensure patients reviewed in Virtual Fracture Clinics receive timely and reviews and receive a high standards of communication in all formats including verbal written and electronic.

3. Participate in induction and training programmes and act as preceptor/ mentor to junior staff, student nurses and Clinical support workers supporting their needs.

4. To have detailed knowledge of specialist equipment and specialist information on the procedures undertaken within the specialty team by all grades of staff

5. Responsibilities for ensuring patients receive high standards of care from all staff and escalate concerns through correct channels of communication.

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor a motivated and enthusiastic experienced member of staff to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics outpatients team, working between both Russells Hall Hospital and Corbett's Hospital. The service runs Monday- Friday (08:30-18:00) with additional weekend and evening clinics running occasionally.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.