Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier healthcare organization in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse to enhance digital support for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries. The role involves collaborating with consultants, leading nurse-led clinics, and refining digital pathways for patient care. Ideal candidates should have significant experience in elective orthopaedics, excellent communication skills, and proven ability to work autonomously. Opportunities for professional development provided.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Support from a skilled orthopaedic team

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a specialist caseload.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
• A working knowledge of digital health platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with consultants in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Lead nurse-led clinics to support post-operative recovery.
• Use digital platforms to improve patient communication.

Skills

Significant experience in elective orthopaedics

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work autonomously

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

Education

First level NMC Registered Nurse

Educated to degree level in a health-related field

Recognised Level 6 Clinical Examination qualification

Recognised level 6 qualification in Diagnostic Skills

Tools

Experience of electronic health records (EHRs)

Experience with Digital Health applications

Job description

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Are you an experienced orthopaedic nurse with a passion for innovation, technology, and patient-centred care? We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Specialist Orthopaedic Nurse to support the development and delivery of a digitally supported service for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery across Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals.

We offer the chance to be part of a cutting-edge, patient-focused service, opportunities for professional development and further training in digital health, support from a highly skilled and dedicated orthopaedic team and avaried role spanning clinical care, innovation, audit, and teaching.

If you are ready to bring your orthopaedic expertise and digital skills together to make a real difference in patients' surgical journeys, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Collaborate with orthopaedic consultants in a variety of settings, including inpatient wards and outpatient departments.
• Lead and deliver nurse-led clinics to support patients in their post-operative recovery.
• Use and help shape digital platforms to improve communication, monitoring, and follow-up care for orthopaedic patients.
• Contributeto audits, and participate in teaching to ensure our service remains evidence-based and forward-thinking.
• Play a key role in the ongoing evaluation and refinement of our digitally enabled pathways.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience in elective orthopaedics.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a specialist caseload.
• Strong IT skills and confidence in using digital tools in clinical practice.
• A working knowledge of digital health platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and delivering outstanding care.

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse position available at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• First level NMC Registered Nurse
• Educated to degree level in a health-related field
• Significant post registration experience working within the field of elective orthopaedics.
• Recognised Level 6 Clinical Examination qualification
• Recognised level 6 qualification in Diagnostic Skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of electronic health records (EHRs) and Digital Health applications
• Ability to work autonomously and as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple areas, forming strong working relationships
• Ability to analyse data and produce written reports
• Research and audit skills
• Experience of service development and demonstrated ability to implement change
• Ability to present information to professional groups
• Knowledge of HR processes to support the appraisal process and management of staff sickness

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Highly motivated and able to work flexibly, changing working patterns at short notice if necessary
• Ability to recognise own development needs and set personal objectives

Other Requirements

• Proven ability to take on multiple tasks and adapt to change quickly

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton