Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic and Spinal Ward

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The London Clinic Band 5 Staff Nurse - Orthopaedic and Spinal Ward The closing date is 25 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Our specialist 18 bed Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward cares for patients undergoing a wide range of planned and complex surgery. From admission and preparation for surgery through to recovery, rehabilitation and discharge, our nurses play a key role in helping patients regain their mobility, confidence and independence. Main duties of the job Deliver high quality, evidence based nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal patients. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care. Monitor patients throughout their recovery and respond appropriately to changes in their condition. Recognise and respond effectively to deteriorating patients and clinical emergencies. Work collaboratively with consultants and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate holistic patient care. Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC guidelines. Support patients and families throughout their inpatient journey Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, student nurses and junior colleagues. Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives. About us As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13 bed intensive care unit, working alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026. Details Date posted 09 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REQ100574 Job locations 20 Devonshire Place West End W1G 6BW United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Staff Nurse Department: Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW Salary: £49,491 - £51,113 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Internal rotation covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays A little about the role Our specialist 18 bed Orthopaedic & Spinal Ward cares for patients undergoing a wide range of planned and complex surgery. From admission and preparation for surgery through to recovery, rehabilitation and discharge, our nurses play a key role in helping patients regain their mobility, confidence and independence. You will work closely with experienced consultant surgeons, physiotherapists, pain specialists and the wider clinical team. Together, you will support patients with pain management, monitor their recovery and help them get moving safely after surgery, tailoring care to their individual needs. We are looking for an experienced Orthopaedic or Spinal Nurse who enjoys hands on surgical nursing and wants to build on their specialist skil