Hand Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 28 May 2026.
The Hand Surgery Nurse Practitioner (Band 7) will join a busy tertiary referral centre dedicated to adult traumatic hand injuries and chronic hand conditions, working within a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, nurses, hand therapists and administrative staff. In this hybrid role the NP independently assesses and diagnoses patients referred with hand trauma, develops and implements management plans, and leads the nurse‑practitioner‑run hand trauma clinic, with consultant support available for complex cases. A thorough understanding of advanced wound‑care is essential, as the NP also provides senior cover for the dressing clinics and oversees day‑to‑day departmental operations, including line‑management of junior nursing staff. The position offers a unique balance of direct patient care and managerial responsibility, supporting the development of both clinical expertise and leadership skills.
Main duties
The Hand Nurse Practitioner will serve as the frontline clinician in a fast‑paced acute hand trauma and dressing‑review clinic, evaluating and managing injuries ranging from simple lacerations to complex fractures, performing wound assessments, dressing changes, splinting, and coordinating seamless follow‑up with our hand surgery team.
* Hold an active RN licence with Advanced Practice credentials (Nurse Practitioner or RN with Advanced Practice).
* At least two years of hands‑on experience in hand or orthopaedic trauma.
* Skilled in wound care, splinting, and emergency triage.
* Strong critical‑thinking, excellent communication, and a compassionate, patient‑centred approach.
Joining our department means becoming part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that invests in your professional growth through on‑the‑job training, mentorship from nationally‑recognised hand surgeons, and a supportive culture that values work‑life balance and competitive compensation – making it the ideal place to advance your expertise while making a tangible difference in patients’ lives.
About us
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has nearly 9,000 dedicated staff caring for patients around the clock. The trust is the largest healthcare provider in south‑west London and operates across a population of 1.3 million, with services extending to 3.5 million across south‑east England. The trust offers a wide range of specialist and community care, has a national state‑of‑the‑art endoscopy training centre, and is home to St George’s Hospital in Tooting – one of the country’s principal teaching hospitals.
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Qualifications
* MSc ANP/ACP or enrolled
* NMP
* 2 years experience in autonomous practice
* Plastics or hand injury experience
Experience
* Mentoring and teaching experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£58,133 to £65,261 a year inclusive of HCAS (pro‑rate)
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