Orthopaedic Nurse

Spire Healthcare Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive Bank rates

Spire Healthcare pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Spire for You rewards and wellbeing

Job summary

Spire Cardiff Hospital is seeking a registered nurse with orthopaedic and plastering experience to join our Bank Outpatients Team. You will support delivery of high-quality orthopaedic care in the Outpatients Department, including plaster cast application/removal and clinics.

Working closely with consultants and a multidisciplinary team, you’ll assess patients, provide information, and help guide them through their treatment pathway within a modern, patient-focused private hospital.

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice.
• Competence across a range of nursing skills.
• Experience working effectively within a team and with minimal supervision.
• Experience supporting Orthopaedic patients and clinics.
• Competent in the application and removal of plaster casts and splints.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, organised and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Run nurse-led clinics and assist with pre-operative investigations.
• Chaperone and assist Consultants during examinations and procedures.
• Support Orthopaedic clinics, including plaster cast application/removal.
• Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard.
• Deliver individualised nursing care per hospital policies and standards.
• Provide patients with information and advice about procedures and care.
• Arrange investigations requested by Consultants and support patients throughout the pathway.
• Assist in the efficient running of the department.

Skills

Nursing skills

Orthopaedic care

Plaster casting

Phlebotomy

ECG trained

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Tools

Plaster casts tools

Job description

Spire Healthcare, Cardiff | Pontprennau | Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse (Plastering) | Outpatients Department | Bank

Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse to join our Bank team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with orthopaedic and plastering experience to join our busy Outpatients Department. Working alongside experienced Orthopaedic Consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, you'll play an important role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey, helping to deliver an outstanding patient experience from consultation through to follow-up care.

If you enjoy working in a varied outpatient environment, building rapport with patients and utilising your specialist orthopaedic skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a leading private hospital.

About the Role

As a Bank Orthopaedic Outpatient Nurse, you will support the delivery of high-quality care across our Outpatients Department, with a particular focus on Orthopaedic services.

You will work closely with consultants during clinics and procedures, undertake patient assessments, support diagnostic investigations and provide patients with advice and information throughout their treatment pathway.

A key element of the role will be supporting Orthopaedic clinics, including the application and removal of plaster casts and splints, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care at every stage of their treatment.

At Spire, you'll work in a modern, patient-focused environment where quality and care come first.

Why Join Our Bank?

Bank working at Spire offers the opportunity to maintain and develop your specialist skills while benefiting from a flexible working arrangement. You'll work alongside experienced clinical teams, support a varied orthopaedic caseload and remain part of a professional environment committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Run nurse-led dressing and phlebotomy clinics and assist with pre-operative investigations
• Chaperone and assist Consultants during patient examinations, outpatient procedures and minor surgical procedures
• Support Orthopaedic clinics, including the application and removal of plaster casts and splints
• Complete outpatient documentation to a high standard, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Deliver individualised nursing care and procedures in line with hospital policies and professional standards
• Provide patients with relevant information and accessible advice regarding their procedures, treatments and ongoing care
• Arrange investigations requested by Consultants and support patients throughout their outpatient pathway
• Carry out duties delegated by the Outpatients Manager or Team Leader to support the efficient running of the department and delivery of excellent patient care

Who we're looking for:

Contract: Bank

Days/Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 20:30 and Saturday, 08:00 to 18:00

• Current NMC registration with no restriction on practice
• Competence across a range of nursing skills
• Experience working effectively within a team and with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting Orthopaedic patients and clinics
• Competent in the application and removal of plaster casts and splints
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised and patient-focused approach

Essential:

• Have experience working within an Outpatients Department or surgical environment
• Be ECG and Phlebotomy trained
• Have experience supporting a variety of specialist outpatient services

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Competitive Bank rates
• Access to the Spire Healthcare pension scheme
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Spire for You rewards, discounts and wellbeing support
• Free uniform and DBS checkComprehensive induction and mandatory training updates
• Learning and development opportunities across Spire Healthcare

We commit to our employees' well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Closing date:

We're reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to expire vacancies once we have received a sufficient number of applications