Nurse Associate | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Full time permanent post, working in the Orthopaedic department at the Royal Bolton Foundation Trust Treating adults and children with trauma and orthopaedic conditions in the plaster room and clinics Seven day service including some weekends Must be willing to work towards the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate The post holder will assist in the provision of high standards of patient care within the the Orthopaedic Department - both clinics and plaster room Must be able to work autonomously and part of a team within the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) guidelines of professional conduct. To provide the population of Bolton and beyond with the highest standards of care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team. There has never been a better time to join the Bolton team. Here at Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values of Vision, Openness, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence.. The post holder will undertake a range of duties these will include

• Practice within the NMC Competencies for Nurse Associates
• The provision of help and support to the fracture clinic staff and doctors when circumstances allow under the direct supervision of the nurse in charge of clinic and plaster room
• The provision of both written and verbal information to patients, relatives and carers
• To demonstrate good and effective communication skills to provide supportive and persuasive conversations. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate with patients with complex needs who may exhibit a variety of challenging behaviours. For example Children, the elderly, learning disability or mental health patients.
• To help patients have an understanding of their treatment plans
• The post holder will be able to make effective decisions and use their own judgement in arising situations and be able to effectively cope in difficult and stressful situations.
• To provide underpinning knowledge of simple Orthopaedic conditions
• The post holder will be competent in completing and recording clinical observations and demonstrate an understanding of the escalation process for deteriorating patient.
• The post holder will be able to update individual patient records using Electronic Patient Records
• Give advice to patients and carers following application of casts for their injury and advice - following training
• Plan Implement and evaluate care in conjunction with the clinical team and document care
• Provide Basic Wound care
  
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