London South Bank University
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital has a history of more than sixty years of providing postregistration orthopaedic nurse education. Orthopaedic nursing was the first post registration course to be developed by the nursing profession and due to the ageing population is the fastest growing speciality in the Health Service.

The Nurse Education Department at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital forms part of the Faculty of Health of South Bank University that provides local, national and international education at Diploma and Degree level.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and South Bank University have a close relationship working together to provide high quality clinical experience and academic support for nurses wishing to further their professional education.

UCL - University College London
The Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculo-Skeletal Sciences. Since its foundation in 1946 the Institute of Orthopaedics has contributed in many aspects of Musculoskeletal research, teaching and clinical care of patients. Together with the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital the strategic aim today is to be recognised as the premier Musculoskeletal centre in the United Kingdom and a leader worldwide.

The research investment of the RNOH is considered an important commitment and is closely linked to the academic activities of the Institute. The Institute is Directed by Professor Allen Goodship and comprises a number of centres, currently:

• Clinical Orthopaedics, directed by Professor George Bentley;
• Biomedical Engineering, directed by Professor Gordon Blunn;
• Centre for Disability Research and Innovation directed by Professor Martin Ferguson-Pell;
• Musculoskeletal Pathobiology, directed by Professor Allen Goodship.

The activities of the Institute are mainly research based, and are aligned with the interests of the RNOH research and development centres. Research themes that cross the disciplines of the Centres, such as osteoporosis, bone tumour biology, joint replacement, tissue engineering, performance/rehabilitation, peripheral nerve and spinal injury are being encouraged.

The research being developed at the Institute and RNOH is largely directed at current and future requirements for prevention, improved diagnostics and advancement in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease.

For more information: Telephone: 020 8909 5850.