Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced registered nurse to join our team in orthopaedic outpatients.
We are a busy and diverse area covering both Trauma and elective orthopaedic outpatients. You will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the treatment of fractures and elective conditions , you will gain skills in would care and have training to become competent in cast removal and splinting. We are an evolving area and have recently established virtual clinic and related theatre sessions.
Fracture clinic is a friendly team who provide quality care to every patient every day.
Main duties of the job
Clinic nursing duties supporting patients and clinicians in clinical activities
Act as chaperone to support patients through clinical procedures (as per Trust policy)
Wound care / suture removals / PICO / Exogen
PRP clinic
Supporting plaster team with cast removals and splinting
Clinic prep / Requesting Radiology (after a suitable timescale)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As attached JD for the post, duties and responsibilities are as described above and in the job description and person specification
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
written
Essential
- Registered Nurse with valid NMC pin
- English and Maths Grade C or above
Desirable
- Relevant orthopaedic experience or ONC
- Good written communication
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust in Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum plus HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Monday to Friday. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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