Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic/Spinal Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Paediatric Trauma & Orthopaedic and Spinal Nurse Specialist to join the team at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). This role is a part-time position (0.7 wte) offering flexibility. The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Band 6 or Band 7, dependant on experience.

You will assist with the provision of expert clinical care, support and advice for children and families/carers under the care of the paediatric trauma and orthopaedic and spinal services based at BRHC, throughout the care pathway, ensuring a seamless service for these patients. You will work alongside the established team of Band 6 and 7 Paediatric Trauma and Orthopaedic and Spinal Nurse Specialists.

We are seeking a caring, motivated, reliable and dynamic nurse with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to contribute to the provision of an excellent standard of care to this patient group within the BRHC in-patient and out-patient setting as well as supporting families on discharge.

Interviews week commencing 22nd June

Main duties of the job

• Ensure high-quality care for inpatients, including clear record-keeping and effective case load management systems.
• Develop the service in collaboration with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and community teams, ensuring equitable access to acute hospital care for children with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Provide expert advice and support to hospital staff, carers, and families, facilitating reasonable adjustments to hospital procedures to meet the needs of children and young people
• Support safe discharge planning and help prevent delayed discharge or avoidable readmissions, ensuring children receive the care they need in a timely and safe manner.
• Act as a role model for junior staff and students, providing guidance, mentorship, and clinical supervision.
• Lead and participate in projects aimed at improving care pathways and outcomes for children with trauma, orthopaedic or spinal needs, including service evaluation and development.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to care that meets both clinical and emotional needs.
• Provide insightful, empathetic communication with families, particularly in complex or sensitive situations, ensuring families feel supported and informed throughout the process.

If you are passionate about improving care for children trauma, orthopaedic or spinal needs and want to make a real difference in a hospital setting, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.