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Job Overview
Trauma & Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner – Grange University Hospital & Royal Gwent Hospital (secondment for 6 months until 31st October 2026).
The post is advertised as band 7. Applicants who do not currently meet the band 7 skills and competencies are encouraged to apply; if successful they may be appointed under annex 21 rules with a development plan for 3 years.
The role requires an experienced Practitioner to cover Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH, with an expectation to be a consultant‑based practitioner. Orthopaedic knowledge, recent experience and extensive experience in an acute clinical setting at a senior band are essential. Proven leadership and communication skills, and the ability to remain motivated and enthusiastic while under pressure, are essential.
Applicants must be currently working towards a Masters in Clinical Practice, or be willing to undertake this qualification.
Main Duties
- Cover both Trauma and Elective Services at GUH/RGH.
- Provide orthopaedic care to patients within the acute clinical setting.
- Lead and manage teams, ensuring high quality of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and maintain excellent communication.
Skills
- Essential criteria: Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Desirable criteria: Able to collate and analyse data.
Experience
- Essential criteria: Relevant clinical experience which should be band 6.
- Desirable criteria: Work in a similar role or an acute ward.
Qualifications
- Essential criteria: Registered Nurse Part 1.
- Desirable criteria: Recent Practitioner experience.
- Fully qualified with a MSc in Clinical Practice is desirable.
Benefits and Working Conditions
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a comprehensive benefits package, extensive training and development opportunities (including paid mandatory training and professional career pathways), flexible working arrangements and a strong wellbeing support programme.
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