Hand Nurse Practitioner | St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Position: Hand Surgery Nurse Practitioner (Band 7)

Overview

Our busy tertiary referral centre specialises in adult traumatic hand injuries and chronic hand conditions. As a Hand Surgery Nurse Practitioner you will work within a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, hand therapists and administrative staff, supporting clinical care and day‑to‑day departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently assess and diagnose patients referred with hand trauma, developing and implementing management plans.
• Lead the nurse‑practitioner‑run hand trauma clinic, with consultant support available for complex cases.
• Maintain senior cover for dressing clinics, provide advanced wound‑care assessment and dressing changes.
• Oversee line‑management of junior nursing staff and other day‑to‑day operational duties.
• Coordinate follow‑up with the hand surgery team and support patients through the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Active RN licence and Nurse Practitioner or Advanced Practice credentials.
• Minimum two years of hands‑on experience in hand or orthopaedic trauma.
• Proficient in wound care, splinting, emergency triage and critical‑thinking.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient‑centred, compassionate approach.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Balanced mix of direct patient care and managerial responsibilities.
• Opportunities for professional development through on‑the‑job training and mentorship from nationally‑recognised hand surgeons.
• Competitive compensation and a supportive culture that values work‑life balance.
• Access to a large network of specialist and community services within the trust.

Location

St George’s Hospital, Tooting – a principal teaching hospital of St George’s, University of London.

Application deadline: Tuesday 5 May 2026.

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