Staff Nurse - Orthopaedics

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The Role Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Orthopaedic Outpatients and Fracture Clinic team at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The post holder will work within a nurse‑led fracture clinic, providing high‑quality, patient‑centred care to trauma and orthopaedic patients. The role includes assessment, treatment, patient education and discharge planning within both face‑to‑face and virtual clinic settings. Key conditions: Live NMC UK pin required.

Permanent, full‑time post of 36 hours per week. Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Shift pattern Monday‑Friday, dayshift only.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate evidence‑based programmes of care, considering lifestyle, gender and cultural background, ensuring involvement with patient, family, carers and significant others. Work as an independent staff nurse within specialised nurse‑led clinics for orthopaedic and fracture conditions. Provide specialist knowledge of casting products, including selection, application, removal and patient information about cast care.

Demonstrate safe and effective application of a variety of casts. Advise other departments within and outside the hospital for patients in a cast or splint. Maintain proficiency in all aspects of casting application and troubleshooting to avoid compromising patient care.

Demonstrate competency in venepuncture and pin & wire removal. Make diagnostic decisions based on interpretation of X‑rays and other test results during nurse‑led clinics. Assess, plan a programme of care and discharge patients from nurse‑led clinics on a daily basis, including wound care.

Work independently within the virtual fracture clinic, clinically assessing patients via telephone and ensuring clinical decisions are enacted. Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job Essential Registered Nurse (NMC).

Effective communication and teamwork skills. Commitment to evidence‑based practice and patient safety. Desirable Experience or willingness to develop skills in cast application and removal.

Experience within orthopaedics or outpatient settings. What We Offer A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.

Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses. Enhanced pay for working public holidays.

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies. Equality and Diversity NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. We recognise the importance of work‑life balance and are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. Flexible working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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