Nurse – Orthopaedics
This role is responsible for delivering high-quality specialist care within the field of Orthopaedics. As a key contributor to clinical excellence at Glasgow, the Nurse ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires strong clinical reasoning, autonomous practice, and a commitment to evidence-based care.
Core duties include patient assessment, diagnosis, development and implementation of care plans, monitoring clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate medical documentation, and contributing to governance, audit, and service improvement initiatives. The Nurse also participates in team meetings, training sessions, and quality-focused activities designed to enhance patient experience and service delivery.
Professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability are essential to the role, alongside maintaining high standards of communication with patients, families, and colleagues. The Nurse is expected to support junior staff, take part in teaching activities, and engage in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance clinical competence.
The role requires effective prioritisation, management of complex caseloads, and the ability to remain calm in fast-paced or high-pressure clinical environments. Individuals must uphold all clinical governance frameworks, safeguarding standards, and regulatory requirements, promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.
Strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, initiative, and strategic thinking further strengthen the Nurse’s contribution to service effectiveness. A patient-centred approach, adaptability, and commitment to high-quality teamwork underpin this role, supporting the broader healthcare mission at Glasgow.
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.
