Band 6 Orthopaedic Education and Follow-up Practitioner (Nurse/AHP)
Join to apply for the Band 6 Orthopaedic Education and Follow-up Practitioner (Nurse/AHP) role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference in patient care?
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
* Lead and coordinate 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.
* Be able to travel and work across sites in the outpatient clinic and ward setting, including Winchester, Andover and Basingstoke. The post‑holder will be required to work flexibly as part of a 7‑day service. Working hours will include extended shift patterns, ranging from 08.00 – 18.00 and extended 12‑hour shift patterns (e.g. 07.30 – 20.00) to meet service needs.
Your next career move made easier – accommodation may be offered.
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017.
For further details or informal visits contact: Jahna Drunis, Band 7 Physiotherapist – Email: jahna.drunis@hhft.nhs.uk, Phone: 01962825670.
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