Job summaryWe are looking for a highly motivated Registered Nurse who will join us on our 17 bedded Orthopaedic recovery unit - Ward B3. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide a comprehensive training package in a supporting and welcoming environment.Our multidisciplinary team, deliver care for patients who are undergoing joint replacement surgery, such as hip replacements, knee replacements, shoulder surgery and spinal surgery. In addition, we can also care for some day case patients who may need a hospital stay overnight.The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.Main duties of the jobIncludes usual band 5 tasks of completing comprehensive documentation, wound care, medication administration, planning, assessing and evaluating care to Trust standards and expectations and adhering to the Purpose T, falls, fluid & Hydration and MUST policies amongst others.About usWe hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.Benefits we offer to you:Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidaysNHS pension scheme membershipSalary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go furtherNHS Staff discountsCycle to work schemeSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debtStockport Credit Union- for local financial adviceJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease check the attached job description for more information about the post.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.Person SpecificationEssentialEssentialoComputer literacyEssentialEssentialoExperience of working in clinical areasEssentialEssentialoEvidence of continuing professional development (CPD)EssentialEssentialoAbility to work under pressureEssentialEssentialoAbility to work effectively in a teamEssentialEssentialoDemonstrates a positive "can do" approach to change.EssentialEssentialoEffective Communication - Written/verbalEssentialEssentialoAttention to detailsDesirableEssentialoShows enthusiasm for achieving resultsEssentialEssentialoAbility to adapt and cope with change.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameStockport NHS Foundation TrustAddressStepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JEEmployer's websitehttp://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)