Company: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Location: Truro
Posted: April 28th, 2026
The Fracture Clinic at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is looking for a motivated, positive and clinically-competent individual to lead the team and the service.
To be successful in this role you will need to have experience in trauma or orthopaedic nursing as well as managing and leading a team. You will be supported by the Clinical Matron and work closely with the Service Manager and Specialty Lead for Trauma Services.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
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.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities, and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professionals in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata (dependant on experience)
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