Clinical Nurse Specialist-Orthopaedics

Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist  

London: The Princess Grace Hospital 

Full-time: 37.5 hours per week  

Shifts: 8-4/10-6 

Permanent contract 

Salary: Competitive   

We’re looking for an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team at The Princess Grace Hospital, currently rated “Good” by the CQC. Located in the heart of London, our hospital is recognised for its advanced surgical services and patient-centred care. Our orthopaedic department specialises in complex inpatient surgery, including hip, knee, shoulder, ankle and sports injuries, supported by modern facilities and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. 

As an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in delivering expert, patient-focused care across the entire pathway. Day to day, you’ll coordinate elective orthopaedic pathways from referral to discharge, run nurse-led clinics, support consultants during ward rounds and MDTs, and lead patient education through joint school and post-op follow-up. You’ll be the trusted point of contact for patients and families, ensuring a seamless experience and driving quality improvements across the service. 

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others. 

What you’ll bring: 

• NMC registration with an Orthopaedic course 

• Strong clinical assessment and autonomous decision-making skills 

• Proven experience across elective surgical pathways 

• Clear communication with patients, consultants and MDTs 

• Organised approach to managing workload and patient flow 

• Completed relevant post graduate module (level 6 or7) 

Why HCA UK? 

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group means we can offer unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise your mental and physical wellbeing. 

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist- Orthopaedic, you’ll be eligible for: 

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave 

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals 

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service 

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme 

• Group Life Assurance from day one 

• Critical illness cover 

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay 

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland 

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits 

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers 

Culture and values     

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.     

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:     

Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual    

Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion    

Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness    

Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity