Charge Nurse Major Revision Hip/Knee Arthroplasty

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist orthopaedic hospital in Birmingham is seeking a knowledgeable Nurse Practitioner to manage complex patient care for those undergoing revision arthroplasty and bone infection treatments. The successful candidate will provide support to the Advanced Clinical Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist, empowering colleagues and ensuring high standards of care. Exceptional communication skills and a passion for patient advocacy are essential. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive work culture

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant post registration band 5 experience in an acute surgical setting.
• Worked as a member of an MDT.
• Involvement in Audit.
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously.
• Evidence of ability to recognise complex situations and take appropriate actions.
• Experience in managing patients with bone infection.
• Orthopaedic surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support.
• Implement patient care in conjunction with the ACP/CNS and MDT.
• Act as a role model of expert clinical practice for revision arthroplasty and bone infection care.
• Ensure standards of care are maintained in accordance with the Trust’s care policies.
• Support the ACP/CNS in designated revision arthroplasty and bone infection clinics.
• Act as patient advocate, effectively communicate the needs of the patient.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organisational skills

Clinical skills competence including Performance of Phlebotomy, Cannulation, ECG

Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating

Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information accurately

Empathetic communication with patients, carers, and family members

Interpretation of blood results

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration

Diploma/Degree level nursing qualification

Willingness to complete postgraduate orthopaedic nursing course

Recognised teaching qualification

Evidence of continued professional development

Post Registration training/qualification relevant to the specialty

Job description

Overview

The closing date is 01 October 2025.

The post holder, working with the Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), will be responsible for providing specialist knowledge and advice, demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues relating to the management of the patient group. They will implement effective care of patients under the care of the major revision hip/knee and Bone Infection Service. Utilise and develop their skills across a variety of settings, working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:-

• Have specialist knowledge in the field of revision arthroplasty and bone infection and will have the skills to empower others in clinical practice.
• Offer an advisory role in the speciality of revision arthroplasty and bone infection, which supports health professionals, patients, and carers.
• Be responsible for supporting the ACP CNS in running nurse led services and clinics that support bone infection patients in their treatment pathway.
• Support the answering of telephone calls and emails to the service\'s generic contact points, e.g., Bone Infection Service and Wound Infection Helpline

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we\'re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Job responsibilities

-Manage a specified case load of patients, providing information and support, to enable patients to make informed choices about their care and understand the rationale of investigations and treatments. This would require frequent concentration due to the complexity.

-Implement patient care in conjunction with the ACP/CNS and MDT.

-Act as a role model of expert clinical practice for revision arthroplasty and bone infection care.

-Ensure standards of care are maintained in accordance with the Trusts care policies and clinical governance.

-Support the ACP/CNS in designated revision arthroplasty and bone infection clinics.

-Recognise and develop opportunities to expand own scope of practice in support of the service.

-Support the ACP/CNS to implement programs of evidence and research-based care.

-Provide health promotion and education for the patient, their family and carers.

-Ensure administration arrangements for the admission and discharge of patients are made safely and effectively in line with Trust policies.

-Ability and commitment to undertake clinical duties as and when required across the Trust.

-In the absence of the ACP/CNS be the first point of contact for the patients when questions arise along the patient pathway.

-Identify innovative care and practice to ensure best clinical outcomes to benefit the patients, families, carers and organisational needs.

-Act as patient advocate. Communicate the needs of the patient and their families effectively within the Trust and MDT. Partake in daily reviews and ward rounds of revision arthroplasty and bone infection service patients.

-Support the ACP/CNS to develop and distribute educational leaflets in relevant formats, for staff and patients relating to the patient pathway.

-Supporting the ACP/CNS participate in the delivery of education relevant to the specialty within the Trust.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

• Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration
• Diploma/Degree level nursing qualification
• Willingness to complete postgraduate orthopaedic nursing course.
• Recognised teaching qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Post Registration training/qualification relevant to the specialty.

EXPERIENCE

• Significant post registration band 5 experience in an acute surgical setting
• Worked as a member of an MDT
• Involvement in Audit
• Evidence of ability to work autonomously
• Evidence of ability to recognise complex situations and take appropriate actions
• Experience in managing patients with bone infection
• Orthopaedic surgery experience

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organisational skills
• Clinical skills competence including Performance of Phlebotomy, Cannulation, ECG
• Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating
• Able to communicate sensitive and complex information accurately and effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing where there may be barriers to understanding.
• Communicates with patients, carers, and family members in an empathetic manner
• Interpretation of blood results

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.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust