Clinical Nurse Specialist - Childrens Orthopedics | Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for an experienced registered children's nurse to support the orthopedic team at Nottingham Children's Hospital. In this role, you will conduct nursing pre-assessments, provide education to families, and ensure children are prepared for surgery. The position offers professional development opportunities within a diverse and dynamic team. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric nursing, preferably in orthopedic settings.
• Ability to work with children and families effectively.
• Understanding of surgical processes for children.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough nursing pre-assessments for children scheduled for orthopedic procedures.
• Provide education and reassurance to children and their families about upcoming procedures.
• Support the preassessment clinic to ensure readiness for surgical journeys.

Skills

Clinical care

Communication skills

Teaching abilities

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic registered children's nurse to work within the Nottingham Children's Orthopedic team to assist with the orthopedic pre assessment clinics.

You will work closely with children, parents, anesthetist, surgeons and multi-disciplinary colleagues to ensure every child is fully assessed, supported and ready for their surgical journey. You will be hospital based with a responsibility to see children in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Role and Team

You will be a clinical and professional role model with a passion for delivering high quality clinical care and the support and development of others. You will be an effective team player but also able to plan and organise your own workload, possess excellent communication skills, and an ability to teach families and health professionals. You will be working as part of a dynamic and forward thinking multi-professional team, offering key opportunities to develop your career as a nurse specialist within orthopedics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough nursing pre-assessments for children scheduled for orthopedic procedures.
• Provide education and reassurance to children, young people and their families about upcoming procedures.
• Support the preassessment clinic to ensure every child is fully assessed, supported and ready for their surgical journey.

About NUH and Diversity

‘With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

About the Department

Nottingham Children’s Hospital has a large team of nurse specialists managed by a specialist nurse matron to optimise support and career development. The successful candidate will work as a specialist nurse within an established multi-professional team caring for children and young people with orthopedics conditions and following trauma.

Application details

You will be hospital based supporting the preassessment clinic to assist to ensure every child is fully assessed supported and ready for their surgical journey.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025