Arthroplasty Nurse

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, appropriate experienced nurse to join the Arthroplasty Service, Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing practitioner led clinics for the review of patients with hip, knee, shoulder and elbow replacements and running a practitioner led pre operative education clinic. The applicant will also be responsible for providing telephone advice and support to patients’, carers and other health professionals. Data collection, audits and presenting information to various groups in an agreed format are part of the service provision.

We would welcome applications from innovative practitioners who have a drive to improve the service, support staff wellbeing and have a strong collaborative approach to care.

The applicant must have a current knowledge and experience working within orthopaedics, be able to work independently and have good communication and organisational skills. ACE course completion is desirable but not essential, X-ray interpretation is desirable but training will be given.

The successful candidate will be NMC registered as a nurse.

For informal inquires contact Kevin McCloskey Senior Charge Nurse Tel View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at

As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance .

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.