Band 6 Orthopaedic Education and Follow up Practitioner (Nurse/AHP)
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We are excited to announce the opening of our state-of-the-art Orthopaedic Centre and Orthopaedic Outpatient Department in Winchester. This new facility is a testament to our Trust’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services in the region and working collaboratively with orthopaedic services across Hampshire and Isle of Wight to serve patients across our communities.
The post-holder will be a key member of the Orthopaedic Education and Follow‑Up service, delivering high‑quality assessment, education, and postoperative review for patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty. The role supports the optimisation of patient outcomes through evidence‑based practice, in line with GIRFT, NICE, and local clinical pathways. The practitioner will lead the coordination of virtual and in‑person education, undertake postoperative assessments, and contribute to service evaluation and improvement initiatives across the orthopaedic pathway.
This role is open to Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and other relevant AHPs with appropriate training and experience.
Responsibilities
* Take the clinical lead in the assessment, review, and management of patients attending the Orthopaedic Education and Follow‑Up Clinic, including 2‑ and 6‑week postoperative appointments following hip and knee arthroplasty.
* Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including wound reviews, mobility assessments, pain management review, functional assessment, and monitoring for postoperative complications.
* Lead and coordinate pre‑operative orthopaedic education processes, including scheduling and booking patients into virtual education classes.
* Support clinically on the orthopaedics wards, providing comprehensive orthopaedic knowledge to guide recovery and rehabilitation, escalating or referring onward to Orthopaedic Consultants, Physiotherapy, community services, or other specialties when required.
* Participate in service evaluation, audit, and ongoing quality improvement projects.
* Travel and work across sites on both outpatient clinic and ward setting, including Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke.
* Work flexibly as part of a 7‑day service with extended shift patterns ranging from 08:00–18:00 and 12‑hour shifts (e.g., 07:30–20:00) to meet service needs.
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, or other relevant AHP with appropriate training and experience.
* Experience in orthopaedic care and postoperative follow‑up preferred.
* Ability to travel between multiple sites and work flexible hours across a 7‑day service.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. To explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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