Orthopaedic Specialist Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Specialist Orthopaedic Nurse to support the development of a digitally enabled service for orthopaedic surgery. This role offers a chance to collaborate with consultants, lead clinics, and shape digital platforms. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in elective orthopaedics, strong IT skills, and a commitment to outstanding patient care. Join us to make a real difference in patients’ surgical journeys and enjoy a warm welcome from a competent team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a specialist caseload and working independently.
• Working knowledge of digital health platforms.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with orthopaedic consultants in various settings.
• Lead nurse-led clinics for post-operative recovery.
• Use digital platforms for patient communication and follow-up.

Skills

Significant experience in elective orthopaedics

Strong IT skills and confidence in using digital tools

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job description

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 a varied 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.

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.
• Contribute to 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.

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.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rose Finley
Job title: Nurse Consultant
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0151 604 7333