Staff Nurse Outpatients

Overview

Working as a Band 5 Staff Nurse in Outpatients you will be expected to ensure a high standard of patient care is delivered in an effective and efficient manner, reflecting the values and ethos of The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As an autonomous practitioner you will be responsible and accountable for safe, compassionate, person centred care and for assessing, planning and implementing the care needs of patients attending the outpatient department in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

As a staff nurse in outpatients, you will be supporting clinicians to manage patients through a variety of orthopaedic clinics so good communication skills are essential. You will also undertake specialist nurse led dressing clinics with the support of the multidisciplinary team providing wound care and the knowledge to promote wound healing, which will be underpinned by attending a wound care course/module at Birmingham City University.

There is an expectation that you will support the patient pathway through our injection suite to ensure smooth admission and safe discharge and you may be in charge of the department in the absence of the Band 6 Sisters so the ability to use your own initiative and make sound clinical judgement is essential.

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we re always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace.

Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Date posted: 20 January 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change
Band:
Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum (Pro-rata)

Contract:

Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number:

-C
Job locations:
The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Bristol Road South, Birmingham, B31 2AP

Job responsibilities:

The detailed job description and person specification for this role is attached. Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible.

Qualification & Training

• Current NMC registration
• Diploma or degree in nursing
• GCSE or equivalent in English

Experience

• Recent clinical experience in a health care setting
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Orthopaedic experience
• Recent acute hospital experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Time management
• Role Modelling
• Knowledge of the changing NHS and clinical governance
• Knowledge of audit
• Supervision of a group of patients
• Use of initiative
• Sound clinical judgement
• Basic IT skills

Personal Qualities

• Excellent communicator
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to prioritise workload
• Able to work under pressure
• Professional attitude & appearance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to be made by the DBS 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. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.