Job summary
This is an exciting nursing opportunity in the Division of Surgery, Cancer and Children and Young People. You will be joining a team of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) supported by the Joint Reconstruction Consultants to provide care for adult patients, preparing for knee or hip arthroplasty and those who require surveillance after arthroplasty surgery. The role involves practice in both the outpatient and in-patient departments.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse with excellent communication skills. Previous orthopaedic experience at Band 6 demonstrating knowledge of the specialist care needs of this patient group is essential. The successful applicant must also possess good leadership skills along with effective organisational and time management proficiencies. The role involves working autonomously and as part of a strong multidisciplinary team in order to deliver high quality care.

An aptitude to teach and educate others is an important aspect of this role. You will promote the CNS team and be able to demonstrate a commitment to the Trust's ethos by maintaining professional standards of care within the RNOH orthopaedic community.
Main duties of the job

• Ensure patients receive a high level of quality harm free care at all times and contribute to the monitoring of this through audit or other KPIs/ or outcome measures.
• Support the Lead CNS to manage your service within the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, to ensure effective patient centred care is provided to all patients.
• Utilise advanced Nursing knowledge and skills to deliver a high-quality patient experience through the speciality pathways.
• To provide expert knowledge / clinical leadership to the nursing and administrative staff within your service and the wider healthcare team. Utilise the Clinical Nurse Educators to ensure support the development of staff and students. Be responsible for the provision and delivery of education /training about your service, to all levels of staff and to patients, their carers and external healthcare partners. Support the Lead CNS to co-ordinate all aspects of your service across the trust with your team members. Act as an information resource on your service issues.

About us
At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly:

• Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement.
• Ranked #1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes.
• Ranked #1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly."

At RNOH, we're committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive.

Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including:

• 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts.
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare

At RNOH, we are more than a workplace--we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff.

Details
Date posted: 01 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 392-RNOH-1484
Job locations: Stanmore, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, London, HA7 4LP

Person Specification
IT skills
Essential

• Computer literacy, to include administration systems and spreadsheets.

Desirable

• Computer literacy, to include administration systems and spreadsheets. ?Advanced IT skills

Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential

• Pleasant disposition and professional approach to work at all levels of the organisation
• Understands the requirement to work within own professional scope
• Flexible approach to work
• Team player who can work alone under own initiative
• Ability to consciously act as a role mode

Desirable

• Aptitude to deal with patients/the public face to face with a considerate and confident manner
• Experience of communicating complex information to patients and staff

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Professional Healthcare Registration RGN/RN
• First Degree or willingness to start a degree within 12 months of appointment
• Specialist course relevant to the speciality or more than 3 years' experience in an orthopaedic setting at a senior level of nursing
• Established leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Relevant experience at band 6 in associated speciality

Desirable

• Management qualification.
• Master's Degree or working towards this
• Experience of running Advanced Practitioner Led Clinics
• Anticipated pathway of career and personal developmen

Analytical & Judgment Skills
Essential

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent practical skills and org
• Resource management
• Ability to understand and present data/audit

Desirable

• Analytical skills

Responsibility for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential

• oDemonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices

Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
Essential

• Proactive in approach to developing services

Desirable

• Experience in drafting policies/guidelines, standard operating procedures

Responsibility for financial & physical resources
Essential

• Resource management

Desirable

• CIP Savings

Responsibility for Research & Development
Essential

• Evidence of involvement in benchmarking and audit of services

Desirable

• Research methods ?Knowledge of education and training issues ?Clinical Audit, Data collection and recording ?Research processes

Mental Effort
Essential

• Frequent periods of concentration. Ability to manage interruptions

Emotional Effort
Essential

• May occasionally deal with sensitive issues, and/or support staff who may be upset or in distress.

Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential

• Excellent practical skills and organisational abilities

Desirable

• Introducing new services and methods of practice

Freedom to Act
Essential

• Ability to work under pressure and flexibly in a dynamic environment

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
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address: Stanmore, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, London, HA7 4LP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Matron, Patricia Treacy, patricia.treacy@nhs.net, 02089095273