Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic and Spinal Ward

NHS Jobs; West End; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse for the Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward at our Harley Street hospital. You will deliver high-quality nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal patients, assess and plan care, and work with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and discharge.

You will rotate across days and nights (37.5 hours per week) and contribute to clinical governance, mentoring, and continuous professional development in a supportive, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration.
• Experience within Orthopaedics or Spinal Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing your workload.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, evidence based nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Monitor patients throughout their recovery and respond appropriately to changes in their condition.
• Recognise and respond effectively to deteriorating patients and clinical emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Support patients and families throughout their inpatient journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, student nurses and junior colleagues.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

NMC registration

Orthopaedics nursing

Spinal nursing

Clinical assessment

Teamwork

Decision-making

workload management

Evidence-based practice

Job description

Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic and Spinal Ward

Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Salary: £49,491 - £51,113 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Internal rotation covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays

A little about the role Our specialist 18 bed Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward cares for patients undergoing a wide range of planned and complex surgery. From admission and preparation for surgery through to recovery, rehabilitation and discharge, our nurses play a key role in helping patients regain their mobility, confidence and independence. You will work closely with experienced consultant surgeons, physiotherapists, pain specialists and the wider clinical team. Together, you will support patients with pain management, monitor their recovery and help them get moving safely after surgery, tailoring care to their individual needs. We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic or Spinal Nurse who enjoys hands on surgical nursing and wants to build on their specialist skills. You will join a supportive team where colleagues share their knowledge, work through challenges together and take pride in the care they provide. Whether you want to deepen your experience of complex surgical care or develop your confidence in mentoring and ward leadership, this role offers opportunities to grow with support from our senior nurses.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver high quality, evidence based nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal patients.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care.
• Monitor patients throughout their recovery and respond appropriately to changes in their condition.
• Recognise and respond effectively to deteriorating patients and clinical emergencies.
• Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC guidelines.
• Support patients and families throughout their inpatient journey.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, student nurses and junior colleagues.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

What we're looking for

• Current NMC registration.
• Experience within Orthopaedics or Spinal Nursing.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• The ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and organised approach to managing your workload.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

What you'll be part of

Working within a close knit multidisciplinary team, you'll care for patients throughout their surgical journey, helping them recover safely while supporting their rehabilitation and return to independence. Because of the size of the ward, you'll quickly get to know your colleagues and build strong relationships across the team. It's a collaborative environment where everyone supports one another to deliver exceptional patient care while continually developing their own skills and experience.

At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, you're part of something bigger, making a real difference to patients and to each other every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit, working alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

A word from our team

Amanda Davieson, Ward Manager says "I'm incredibly proud of the team we've built on our Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward. We're a friendly, supportive group who work hard for our patients and for each other. I'd love to welcome someone who shares that approach. If you join my team, I'll make sure you feel supported, valued and part of the ward from day one. We all bring different experiences, learn from one another and work together to provide the best possible care for our patients."

What's in it for you

• Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time.
• Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
• Pension - Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy matched contributions.
• Employee assistance programme - From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back.
• Blue light card - Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.
• Cycle to work - Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.
• Electric car scheme - Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant - Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.
• Recognition programmes - Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

How to find us

Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Located in the heart of London's Harley Street medical district, we are within walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Baker Street, Great Portland Street.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.