Nurse – Orthopaedics
The Nurse in Orthopaedics plays a key role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care within the Orthopaedic service at Glasgow. As an essential member of the multidisciplinary team, the Nurse provides high-quality clinical support to patients undergoing treatment or recovering from trauma, fractures, elective orthopaedic surgery, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Core responsibilities include patient assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of care plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate medical records, and contributing to audit, governance, and service improvement initiatives. The role also involves active participation in team meetings, training sessions, and quality-driven activities that enhance patient experience and support service development.
The Nurse must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability while maintaining high standards of communication with patients, families, and colleagues. The role includes supporting junior staff, contributing to teaching, and engaging in ongoing professional development to maintain and advance clinical competence.
Effective prioritisation, management of complex caseloads, and the ability to remain calm in high-pressure clinical environments are essential. Individuals are expected to uphold all safeguarding, infection control, clinical governance, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and patient safety.
Leadership qualities such as problem-solving, initiative, and strategic thinking enhance the Nurse’s overall contribution to service effectiveness. A strong patient-centred approach, excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and adaptability underpin this role, supporting Glasgow’s broader commitment to high-quality healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
- Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
- Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
- Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.
Key Requirements:
- Relevant professional qualification and registration.
- Experience in the specialty of practice.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
- Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
- Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.
