Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedic (Band 5)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 15/09/2026
- Closes
- 29/09/2026
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Role summary
Join a dynamic orthopaedic nursing team on Trauma and Orthopaedics wards 9, a 31-bedded unit with an additional dedicated bed for fractured neck of femur patients. This role involves delivering kind and compassionate care, contributing to a multi-disciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of quality and patient experience. The Trust offers a great work-life balance and considers flexible working arrangements. Applicants must hold an NMC PIN or be student nurses willing to work as Senior Healthcare Support Workers until registration.
Essential criteria
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
Desirable criteria
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
- Orthopaedic course and or orthopaedic experience
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
- Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting
- orthopaedic experience
- Problem solver and innovative
- Skilled clinician
- Leadership qualities
- Excellent communicator
- Able to motivate others
- Verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan time and manage others
- Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills
- IV & phlebotomy skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
- Studied to Diploma level or equivalent
- Registered with NMC
- Degree in Healthcare/Nursing studies
- Completed 6 months Preceptorship period following registration
- Recognised teaching qualification for example SLIP/ ENB 998D32/D33
- Orthopaedic course and or orthopaedic experience
- Recent, relevant post qualification experience of working in an NHS acute in-patient area
- Recent experience at a band 5 within an acute hospital setting
- orthopaedic experience
- Problem solver and innovative
- Skilled clinician
- Leadership qualities
- Excellent communicator
- Able to motivate others
- Verbal and written command of English
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to plan time and manage others
- Capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Can lead by example and demonstrate teaching and coaching skills
- IV & phlebotomy skills
- Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety issues
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedic (Band 5)
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated staff with excellent communication skills to join our forward thinking dynamic orthopaedic nursing team on Trauma and Orthopaedics wards 9. You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care. Recruiting motivated, capable and committed staff is the key to maintaining our high standards of quality, safety and patient experience.
Ward 9 is a 31 bedded Trauma Orthopaedic ward with an additional dedicated bed for admission of patients with a fractured neck of femur.
Our award winning integrated Trust is in a beautiful location providing genuine opportunities for a great work-life balance and we are happy to consider flexible working including annualised hours.
*Applicants must already hold their NMC PIN Number however applications are welcome from student nurses who would initially work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker until NMC registration is received
Main duties of the job
The post is an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team which contributes to the effective and economic use of available resources.
The postholder will be expected to carry out all relevant forms of care without direct supervision and is required to teach junior staff, both qualified and u
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