Staff Nurse - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative, hardworking and dynamic Band 5 Registered Nurse to work within the established Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. If you are newly qualified or an experienced Staff Nurse with an interest in developing skills and knowledge in trauma and orthopaedic nursing we would love to hear from you.Integrated within the level 2 Trauma Unit at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, functioning as part of the Thames Valley Trauma Network, our 22-bedded acute ward that specialises in trauma and orthopaedics. Our vision is to be a centre of excellence and we would like you to help us realise our dream.

Main duties of the job

• Supervises the work of the nursing team, ensuring individual programmes of care are formulated accordingly to patient needs and current research/guidelines.
• Undertakes the assessment of patients including risk assessments e.g Waterlow and falls assessments
• Ensures planned nursing care is delivered safely and effectively taking into account the views of the patient and their relatives.
• Ensures plans of care are implemented and updated as appropriate.
• Takes all measures to ensure the safety of the patient - reporting all accidents and incidents and completing relevant documentation. Take appropriate action when necessary.
• Ability to plan a duty rota, identifying shortfalls in staffing (e.g. sickness). Is responsible for beginning the process to find replacement staff or the reorganization of the rota. Ensures best use is made of available manpower.
• Identifies hazards or breach of guidelines and acts accordingly. Updates knowledge in response to Circulars and Hazard Warnings. Communicates knowledge and informationto other members of ward staff.
• Helps maintain safe working conditions on the ward/department.

About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC7936678-B
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on View email address on meeveem.com quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on View email address on meeveem.com quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse (General)

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• First Line Management Course
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to resolve conflict and disputes, in a non confrontational manner

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication skills: written and verbal
• Competency in IV drug administration.

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education
• Registered Nurse (General)

Desirable

• Evidence of further continued professional development
• First Line Management Course
• ENB 998 or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Ability to work within a team and independently
• Ability to resolve conflict and disputes, in a non confrontational manner

Desirable

• Previous experience as shift/team leader
• Experience of teaching students, HCA's and qualified staff

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential

• Good communication skills: written and verbal
• Competency in IV drug administration.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Agnes Endaya
View email address on meeveem.com
View phone number on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted
26 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
8 months
Working pattern
Part-time,
Job share,
Flexible working
Reference number
434-SCC7936678-B
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
United Kingdom

Supporting documents
Privacy notice
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)

This 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.
Applications 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).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).