Registered Nurse - Orthopaedics

So, you’re eager to learn more about orthopaedic nursing opportunities at North Bristol NHS Trust. Here are some of the reasons we’re unique… The Avon Orthopaedic Centre is one of the largest orthopaedic centres in the South West and has an international reputation for hip and knee surgery, carrying out 1,000 knee replacements a year. It is one of the best known foot and ankle services in Europe, giving our nurses the chance to care for patients with complex or uncommon presentations. Our orthopaedic department also provides an extensive trauma injury service working alongside expert plastic surgical and neurosurgical units within our Trust. We have an integrated and highly experienced team for hip fractures, including specialist services in lower limb reconstruction, spinal surgery and upper limb reconstruction. With 745 members of staff, we provide an extensive joint replacement service for both routine and complex joint replacements, in particular revision arthroplasty hips, knees, ankles and shoulders as well as upper limb surgery. Our nurses are supported to progress their career within the division. Within our bespoke rotations, nurses can move across the division or across the trust, and experienced nurses have the opportunity to complete University accredited specialist courses.