Job summary
Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist (22.5 per week. Fixed term contract for 12 months (opportunities may be available to work additional hours on the orthopaedic ward beyond the contracted 22.5 hours, depending on service need)
UCLH (University College London Hospitals) Foundation Trust and Whittington Health NHS Trust work in partnership to provide elective orthopaedic services within North Central London (NCL). In 2021, the Trusts collaborated to create the Elective Orthopaedic Centre at Grafton Way.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) you will be based at the Grafton Way Building (GWB) at UCLH and assist in providing specialist care for patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery with the aim of ensuring a seamless transition of care between UCLH and the Whittington Hospital.
We are looking for an experienced orthopaedic nurse with a commitment to enhanced recovery and excellent surgical care to join the orthopaedic department as an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role will join the established CNS team and contribute to the comprehensive, world class service we provide to our patients in their peri and postoperative journey.
You will work closely as part of the multidisciplinary team with our consultants, ward nurses and allied health professionals to provide world class care, reduce length of stay, enhance patient experience, and ensure a supportive discharge process.
Main duties of the job
You will follow a patients journey from beginning to end and support in the pre-operation process by taking an active part in our patient education, Surgical School. In addition, you will review inpatients and take part in the daily ward rounds. You will also review patients on discharge with a telephone follow up clinic, using your clinical skills to assess if further intervention is required.
You will help to run the Virtual Arthroplasty Clinic (VAR) which reviews patients at certain intervals post operatively. You will be expected to review x-rays and interpret Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMS) data. We are keen to develop staff to enhance their skills and would look to develop you in this role.
You will work closely with our Trauma CNS and trauma MDT and provide support cover when required.
Clinical responsibilities
- Contribute to the multidisciplinary preoperative preparation of patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.
- Liaise with the surgical team, clinic staff and the admissions services to facilitate and/or improve the pre-admission process.
- Provide clinical support and facilitate the patient journey whilst an inpatient.
- Liaise with members of the MDT to support admitted patients with their treatment and inpatient stay.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Details
Date posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Pro rata)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH- -A
Job locations: University College London Hospitals
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Part 1, 2 or relevant section of the register
- Teaching course
- Relevant clinical course
- Degree (Level 3/ FHEQ Level 6)
Desirable
- Recognised Leadership course.
- NVQ assessor
Experience
Essential
- Extensive relevant clinical and managerial experience in a senior position
Desirable
- Experience of report writing
- Has led on Practice development initiatives
Communication
Essential
- Communicates effectively verbally, in writing and in electronic formats
Personal And People Development
Essential
- Demonstrates evidence of professional development in line with KSF, maintains updated Portfolio.
- Evidence of working as receptor/facilitator/mentor
- Reflective in Practice
- Experience in leading others and responding to learning needs.
Provision of care to meet health and wellbeing needs.
Essential
- Articulates reasons for desire to work in these clinical areas.
People management
Essential
- Able to manage a team including developing potential and performance management.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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