Department Leader: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

The Fracture Clinic has recently moved to a new clinical setting and is now looking for a motivated, positive and clinically-competent individual to lead the team and the service as the Department Leader.

Trauma Assessment Unit provides dedicated Orthopaedic-led assessment area for patients with acute musculoskeletal injuries, supporting timely clinical review, definitive management planning and avoidance of unnecessary Emergency Department attendance and admission. There is an exciting opportunity to support on the expansion and development of this service.

There is potential for this to be a full time position subject to funding.

To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in trauma or orthopaedic nursing with significant experience and passion for managing and leading a team. You will be able to demonstrate that you have the attributes of a competent Department Leader.

You will be supported by the Clinical Matron and work closely with the Service Manager and Specialty Lead for Trauma Services.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will have line-management responsibilities for the nursing team, including Registered Nurses, Assistant Practitioners, Plaster Technicians and Healthcare Assistants.

You will need to provide clinical leadership to ensure that all patients are provided with a high-quality, evidence-based and seamless service, whilst being a highly competent, knowledgeable and visible practitioner.

Ensure the safe, effective, and efficient management of all workforce and financial resources within their clinical area.

To act as a role model and skilled practitioner to inspire excellence, constantly demonstrating the highest standards of care and professionalism.

With the support of the Clinical Matron, lead the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent, and effective nursing/midwifery workforce for their clinical area and contribute to the identification of new nursing/midwifery and support roles within their clinical specialty.

To facilitate, support and ensure the development of all staff within their team.

To demonstrate an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence-based practice and ensure that such evidence is reflected in clinical practice and subject to regular audit.

To represent their specialty and at times their division in corporate wide forums, operational groups, and committees, providing an expert nursing/midwifery contribution.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant professional qualification with NMC/HCPC registration
• Education to degree level or equivalent level of experience

Desirable

• Possession of relevant mentorship or teaching certificate
• Possession of speciality post registration certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Substantive experience within Trauma or Orthopaedics
• Evidence of having developed team working skills and implemented team working practices

Desirable

• Evidence of experience within operational management in an acute hospital setting
• Evidence of experience within the relevant speciality/service

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing lifelong learning and personal development
• Ability to promote equality of opportunity and confidentiality for service users and staff

Closing Date: 4 October 2026