About this role
Job summary
We are looking for experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our inpatient ward team.
The successful candidates will provide high-quality post-operative nursing care to patients following elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Working closely with the Clinical Lead Inpatient Ward, surgeons, anaesthetic teams, physiotherapists, recovery practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support safe patient recovery, effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new specialist surgical service and contribute to developing excellent standards of inpatient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Provide safe and effective nursing care for patients following major orthopaedic and spinal surgery. Complete comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans. Monitor patients clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Undertake post-operative observations and recognise signs of deterioration. Support enhanced recovery pathways and early mobilisation. Provide care to patients following: Hip replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including ACDF, decompression and fusion surgery. Perform neurological and neurovascular observations as required. Support pain management and symptom control. Administer medicines safely in line with professional standards and OHG policies. Maintain accurate patient documentation. Support safe discharge planning and patient education. Promote infection prevention and patient safety. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
About us
One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.
The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Our service includes:
One modern operating theatre. Three-bay recovery unit. Twelve inpatient bedrooms. Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities. We specialise in elective surgery including:
Total hip and knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Cervical/Lumbar decompression. Lumbar discectomy. Spinal fusion procedures.
Our focus is to provide safe, compassionate and personalised care throughout the patient journey, supported by a skilled and dedicated clinical team.
Job description Job responsibilities
Planned Start Date: 01 April 2026
Reports to: Clinical Lead Inpatient Ward Accountable to: OHG Clinical Services Manager
About OHG PLC Elective Surgery Hub
One Health Group was established in Sheffield in 2004 and has steadily and successfully grown to become a significant healthcare provider in the region. Commissioned by the NHS, we provide services for patients referred for Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Spine, Urology and Gynaecology and with clinics located in over 30 locations across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire, we bring healthcare closer to where people live. We are committed to clinical excellence, and our mission is to provide innovative, high quality medical and clinical services for our patients, optimising outcomes so they can quickly continue healthy lives.
The One Health Group PLC Elective Surgery Hub is a specialist purpose-built elective surgical facility providing high-quality care for patients undergoing major orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Our service includes:
One modern operating theatre. Three-bay recovery unit. Twelve inpatient bedrooms. Dedicated pre-assessment and outpatient facilities. We specialise in elective surgery including:
Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Cervical decompression. Lumbar decompression. Lumbar discectomy. Spinal fusion procedures. Our focus is to provide safe, compassionate and personalised care throughout the patient journey, supported by a skilled and dedicated clinical team.
The Role
We are looking for experienced and compassionate Registered Nurses to join our inpatient ward team.
The successful candidates will provide high-quality post-operative nursing care to patients following elective orthopaedic and spinal procedures.
Working closely with the Clinical Lead Inpatient Ward, surgeons, anaesthetic teams, physiotherapists, recovery practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will support safe patient recovery, effective rehabilitation and discharge planning.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new specialist surgical service and contribute to developing excellent standards of inpatient care.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Provide safe and effective nursing care for patients following major orthopaedic and spinal surgery. Complete comprehensive patient assessments and develop appropriate care plans. Monitor patients clinical condition and escalate concerns appropriately. Undertake post-operative observations and recognise signs of deterioration. Support enhanced recovery pathways and early mobilisation. Provide care to patients following: Hip replacement surgery. Knee replacement surgery. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Spinal procedures including ACDF, decompression and fusion surgery. Perform neurological and neurovascular observations as required. Support pain management and symptom control. Administer medicines safely in line with professional standards and OHG policies. Maintain accurate patient documentation. Support safe discharge planning and patient education. Promote infection prevention and patient safety. Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
About You
You will be a Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and supporting patients through their recovery following elective surgery.
You will have:
Current NMC registration. Experience working within an acute surgical environment. Experience caring for post-operative patients. Experience or knowledge of major orthopaedic surgery including: Total hip replacement. Total knee replacement. Revision arthroplasty where clinically appropriate. Experience or knowledge of spinal surgery including: Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF). Cervical decompression. Lumbar decompression. Lumbar discectomy. Spinal fusion procedures. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and patient-centred care.
Skills and Knowledge
You will have knowledge and understanding of:
Post-operative nursing care. Orthopaedic surgical pathways. Spinal surgical pathways. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles. Pain assessment and management. VTE prevention and management. Falls prevention. Pressure injury prevention. Medicines management. Infection prevention and control. Recognition and escalation of the deteriorating patient. NEWS2 assessment and escalation processes. Neurological observations following spinal surgery. Neurovascular assessment following orthopaedic surgery. Patient discharge planning and health education.
Desirable:
Immediate Life Support (ILS) qualification. Experience within an elective orthopaedic or spinal surgical setting. Experience contributing to clinical audits and quality improvement.
What We Offer
At OHG PLC Elective Surgery Hub, you will receive:
Competitive salary. Supportive and friendly team. Modern purpose-built elective surgical environment. Opportunities for professional development. Funded mandatory training. NMC registration reimbursement (subject to policy). Company pension. Generous annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee wellbeing support. Paid 30-minute break.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Registered Nurse looking for the opportunity to be part of a new specialist orthopaedic and spinal surgical service, we would welcome your application.
For further information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as a Registered Nurse.
Experience Essential
At least 2 years' post-registration experience working in an acute surgical environment. Experience providing nursing care to post-operative patients following surgery. Experience caring for patients undergoing major orthopaedic procedures, including total hip replacements, total knee replacements, or revision arthroplasty. Experience caring for patients undergoing spinal procedures, including ACDF, cervical decompression, lumbar decompression, lumbar discectomy, or spinal fusion surgery. Experience undertaking neurological observations following spinal surgery and/or neurovascular observations following orthopaedic surgery. Experience recognising and escalating deteriorating patients using NEWS2 or a similar early warning scoring system. Able to administer medications in accordance with NMC standards and local clinical policies. Able to work the contracted hours required for this role (40 hours per week). Able to reliably travel to and work from the Elective Surgery Hub in Scunthorpe for all scheduled shifts. Legal right to work in the UK. Able to provide satisfactory employment references and complete the required pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name One Health Group
Address One Health Group PLC
Warren Road
Scunthorpe
DN15 6XH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://onehealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)