Trauma - Clinical Nurse Specialist

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Wales is looking for a Band 7 Registered Nurse to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic team at Withybush Hospital. The role involves leading trauma pathways and ensuring effective patient management from admission to discharge. Candidates should have experience in trauma care and leadership skills. Pay ranges from £48,527 to £55,532 per annum pro rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Evidence of Trauma / Orthopaedic specialist courses or qualifications.
• Experience in a leadership role at Band 6 or above.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team for safe nursing care.
• Coordinate urgent trauma surgery with the Trauma Coordinator.
• Provide education and training to staff in trauma settings.

Skills

Leadership

Trauma specialty experience

Multi-professional collaboration

Complex decision making

Education

Relevant degree

Relevant Master’s degree or willingness to work towards

Job description

Overview

The Trauma and Orthopaedic team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our established trauma and orthopaedic team at Withybush Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience working within Trauma and Orthopaedics at band 6 level or above. The role includes leading and developing trauma pathways, supporting safe and effective management from admission to discharge, and contributing to quality improvement projects to sustain NHFD compliance.

The applicant should understand the South Wales Major Trauma Network and current trauma service pathways across South Wales.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure safe, high-standard nursing care on the Trauma ward after surgery.
• Monitor inpatients daily and liaise with the medical team to ensure progression as planned.
• Coordinate urgent trauma surgery with the Trauma Coordinator and Operating Theatre staff, considering list status, equipment, and timing.
• Facilitate a culture that meets the specialist needs of trauma patients while supporting performance targets (e.g., reduced length of stay).
• Coordinate patient pathways with relevant services to ensure timely, appropriate and safe care.
• Expedite clinical intervention for trauma patients and achieve NHFD clinical standards.
• Provide education and training to staff in trauma settings, including nursing teams, students, therapy teams, and community services as required.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties. We employ over 13,000 staff and provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services, in partnership with local authorities and other sectors.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), and Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
• Five community hospitals and other facilities listed in the original description

Details

• Date posted: 18 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 7
• Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Part-time (15 hours over 2 days)
• Location: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ

Job description and person specification

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 21/10/2025. The Health Board supports bilingualism and welcomes Welsh speakers. Welsh language requirements may be supported through learning options during employment.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Relevant degree
• Relevant Master’s degree or willingness to work towards
• Evidence of Trauma / Orthopaedic specialist courses or qualification
• Understanding of Trauma Pathways across the Health Board and Wider South Wales Trauma Network
• Understanding NHFD clinical standards
• Experience in a leadership role at Band 6 or above
• Extensive Trauma specialty experience
• Experience with complex decision making, autonomous working and multi-professional collaboration

Desirable

• Non-medical Prescriber or willingness to undertake
• Higher level practice development within the specialist area
• Additional clinical skills (venepuncture, cannulation, complex wound dressing)
• Clinical supervision course
• Study or research in this field
• People management and teaching/education assessment experience
• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (as amended) and will require a DBS disclosure. Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.