Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma and Orthopaedics)

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedics to provide expert nursing care and support within the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, patient education, and service development, making it ideal for experienced nurses looking to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience with trauma and orthopaedics patient group is essential.
• Ability to provide education to staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team discussions and ensure continuity of care.
• Support service development and regional education and training.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

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Clinical Nurse Specialist (Trauma and Orthopaedics), Exeter

Client: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 34bb4858b891

Job Views: 3

Posted: 19.05.2025

Expiry Date: 03.07.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

This is a Specialist nursing post responsible for high-quality Specialist Nursing care for inpatients and outpatients within the speciality. The post holder will act as an expert resource, providing advice, support, and education to both nursing and medical staff, and will develop partnerships with communities and agencies.

About the Role

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More about the role

Shoulder and Elbow Clinical Nurse Specialist – Band 7 – (months secondment)

This role supports regional surgery for primary and revision total elbow replacements, coordinating MDT discussions, and ensuring continuity of care. The post involves collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams, supporting patients through their care pathway, and providing education to staff and patients.

The candidate should have good IT skills, experience with this patient group, and excellent interpersonal skills. The role includes data collection, supporting service development, and regional education and training.

Shortlisted candidates will prepare a 5-minute presentation (details to be confirmed).

Working hours: Over 4/5 days, Monday until 5 pm.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

For further information, contact:

Amy Cudmore, Lead Revision Knee Clinical Nurse Specialist or Mr. Chris Smith, Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon. This is a fixed-term contract for months, with potential secondment for NHS employees.

This is an internal vacancy; Bank workers are not eligible.

Royal Devon values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Priority given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff in Devon.

The Trust was established in April 2023, merging Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. We are the largest employer in Devon, providing a broad range of services across the region, with a focus on research, innovation, and high-quality care.