Band 5 Staff Nurse – Orthopaedic and Spinal
Job Title: Staff NurseDepartment: Orthopaedic & Spinal WardLocation: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BWSalary: £49,491 – £51,113Hours: 37.5 per weekShifts: Internal rotation covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
As an autonomous, team‑oriented Band 5 Staff Nurse, you will deliver evidence‑based care to orthopaedic and spinal patients, manage your workload, support junior staff, and participate in clinical governance across the 18‑bed ward.
Job Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality nursing care to orthopaedic and spinal patients.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized patient care.
- Monitor patients and respond to changing conditions.
- Recognise and respond to deteriorating patients and emergencies.
- Work collaboratively with consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with NMC guidelines.
- Support patients and families throughout their inpatient journey.
- Maintain accurate patient records.
- Supervise and support Healthcare Assistants, student nurses and junior staff.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Experience
- Experience within orthopaedic and/or spinal surgery nursing.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision‑making skills.
- Ability to recognise and respond to deteriorating patients.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive and organised approach to workload management.
- Commitment to evidence‑based practice and continuous professional development.
Benefits
- Life insurance – cover worth four times salary.
- Private medical cover – fast‑track access after probation.
- Pension scheme – up to 10% employer contribution.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Blue Light Card – discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
- Electric car scheme.
- Subsidised staff restaurant.
- Recognition programmes.
Location and Hours
20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. 37.5 hours per week, internal rotation covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Safeguarding and Checks
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people. All applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS checks as required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process, making reasonable adjustments where needed.
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