Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist – Plastic Surgery
This role is based at Townlands Memorial Hospital, Henley-on-Thames and will conduct regular clinics at West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham and Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading. The successful candidate will manage a defined caseload of plastic surgery patients across these sites and provide specialist wound management, nurse‑led minor operations and post‑operative care.
Key Responsibilities
* Hold and manage own defined caseload of plastic surgery patients.
* Provide a comprehensive wound management service, including assessment, planning and coordination of care for patients undergoing plastic surgery.
* Support and participate in nurse‑led clinics and minor operations lists across Royal Berkshire Hospital, West Berkshire Community Hospital and Townlands Memorial Hospital.
* Prescribe and review medications where qualified, or under Patient Group Directions, to support safe and effective care.
* Work collaboratively with consultants, nursing teams and allied health professionals to deliver safe, effective, and patient‑centred care.
* Lead clinical audit, use outcome data and patient feedback to inform service improvements, and contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance agenda.
* Contribute to formal and informal teaching programmes relating to plastic surgery, wound management and minor operations.
Qualifications
* Essential: Registered Nurse; specialist training and recent experience in plastic surgery or wound care; minimum 2 years post‑qualification in a surgical or plastic specialty.
* Desirable: Level 2 or 3 non‑medical prescribing; advanced history taking or wound care modules; evidence of successful change management; experience of care of patients undergoing plastic surgery procedures.
Benefits
* Competitive salary: £47,810 – £54,710 per annum.
* Flexible working opportunities; annual leave 27 days (in to 33 days after 10 years NHS service); NHS pension scheme.
* Employee Assistance Programme; Money Advice Service; cycle-to-work scheme and lockable cycle storage.
* On‑site nursery (based at RBH); generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
* Full educational library services; bus to work scheme; excellent rail and bus links.
Closing date: 23/11/2025 23:59. The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be considered from all applicants, including those requiring sponsorship. The Trust is committed to maintaining a smoke‑free environment and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
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