Employer: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bristol, BS2 8BJ
Pay: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 0.7 WTE (part time)
Closing Date: 27/06/2026
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 part‑time role (0.7 WTE) offers flexibility.
The successful candidate will be appointed as either a Band 6 or Band 7, based 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.
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.
We encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to improve care for children with trauma, orthopaedic or spinal needs in a hospital setting.
As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.