Peninsula Trauma Network Lead Nurse

NHS; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking an experienced Nurse to lead transformational change in the Peninsula Major Trauma Network. This role focuses on enhancing patient care quality and experience while supporting educational and innovative initiatives in a flexible part-time capacity. Ideal candidates will have significant clinical leadership experience and be passionate about service improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a clinical service.
• Experience of leading changes to patient services with tangible improvements.
• Experience of audit.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership to nursing teams.
• Chair the Network Nursing and Rehabilitation Group.
• Collaborate with NHS England to align services with national standards.

Skills

Leadership and influencing skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

IT literate and competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Education

Qualified Nurse

Master’s level qualification or equivalent experience

Current registration with the NMC

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Nurse to lead transformational change across the Peninsula Major Trauma Network. The role focuses on improving patient care quality and experience, supporting education, training, innovation, and quality service improvement (QSI).

About Operational Delivery Networks (ODNs)

ODNs improve care regionally by bringing clinicians, providers, commissioners, and patients together to deliver strategic change. They aim to:

• Increase operational effectiveness and consistency
• Improve care quality and outcomes
• Manage patient flows for equitable access and care close to home

Main Duties

Why this role is special:

• Strategic Influence: Lead the nursing contribution to the Network's strategic direction, influencing workforce planning, education, quality improvement, and service transformation.
• National Collaboration: Represent the Peninsula Trauma Network in national forums, contributing to the development of standards and policies that shape trauma care across the UK.
• Innovation & Improvement: Drive forward service development, research, and education initiatives that improve patient outcomes and experiences.
• Leadership & Advocacy: Champion the voice of nurses working across major trauma patients across the Network, advocating for excellence in care and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional and clinical leadership to nursing teams across the Peninsula Trauma Network.
• Chair the Network Nursing and Rehabilitation Group and lead delivery of the Network's nursing work programme.
• Collaborate with NHS England and other stakeholders to align regional services with national standards.
• Support workforce planning and development initiatives to ensure a sustainable, skilled nursing workforce.
• Promote education, training, and research in trauma care, working with universities and Health Education England.
• Drive quality improvement projects and service evaluations using recognised methodologies.
• Champion patient, family, and carer involvement in service design and improvement.

About Us

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust offers excellent career development opportunities in a highly progressive working environment. We value work‑life balance and encourage flexible or part‑time working arrangements. All communication will be electronic; please check your email regularly. For reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruitment team. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply, as diversity strengthens our teams. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse
• Master’s level qualification (or working towards, e.g., established on pathway) or evidence of specialist training, experience or short courses equivalent to Master’s level
• Current registration with the NMC
• Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a clinical service.
• Demonstrable experience of leading the implementation of changes to patient services, delivering tangible and sustained improvements.
• Demonstrable experience of audit.

Aptitude & Abilities

• Leadership and influencing skills with the ability to enthuse, motivate and involve individuals and teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• IT literate and competent in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to build rapport and credibility with senior clinical and managerial teams in the delivery of performance targets, service delivery and change programmes.
• Highly developed organisational skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise work in the face of competing demands.

Disposition & Attitude

• Self‑motivated – possesses high internal work standards, sets stretching yet attainable goals; desires to do things better and to measure progress against set national targets.
• Flexibility – adapts to ensure achievement of objectives within constantly changing situations and environments.
• Self‑confidence – states own position on issues; unhesitatingly takes decisions when required within area of authority and commits self and others accordingly.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Peninsula Trauma Network hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

PLYMOUTH

PL6 8DH

Employer's website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

Details

Date posted: 21 November 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 8a

Salary: £55,690 to £62,682 a year pro rata. Post is for 0.2 WTE

Contract: Fixed term (2 years)

Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number: 216-PL-S7568613

Job location: Peninsula Trauma Network hosted by University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, PLYMOUTH, PL6 8DH