Department Leader | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	07 Chwefror 2026
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£47,810 - £54,710 pa pro rata (dependant on experience)
Oriau:	Rhan Amser
Dyddiad cau:	25 Mawrth 2026
Lleoliad:	Truro, TR1 3LJ
Cwmni:	Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	7755403/156-7755403

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This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.

We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

Cornwall Foundation Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

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.

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. We serve a population of around 500,000 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 £580 million.

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.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

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.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It’s establishedSouth West Clinical School in Cornwallexists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website:https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Maintain own professional registration and practice within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct / HCPC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Provide visible, effective clinical and professional leadership to all staff within the ward / department.

To be responsible for the patient’s clinical journey in conjunction with medical colleagues, along the agreed patient care pathways supported by evidence-based practice.

Act as a mentor/role model to enhance the performance and capability of others through formal and informal interactions. Provide constructive feedback to support and enable others to develop their potential.

Act as a resource for those seeking to expand their knowledge and experience within the ward / department.

Foster an open, inclusive style of management, promoting cohesive team working, whilst ensuring that communication channels are effective within the ward / department.

Support the Clinical Matron in working in partnership with all members of the health and social care community to promote collaborative working and develop robust patient pathways within the speciality.

Represent the Trust and the profession at local, regional and national events and networks as required.

Support the Divisional Matron / Clinical Matron in the delivery of the Safeguarding Adults and Children agendas.

Ensure appropriate systems are in place to monitor, develop and review the quality of care through clinical audit and benchmarking, taking action to ensure that patient care is improved in line with organisation requirements.

Ensure that the collection of required data takes place and that action plans within the ward / department to maintain/improve standards are put in place and completed.

Promote research and evidence-based practice within the ward / department.

To ensure Trust policies and practices are implemented which will promote the Health & Safety environment of all patients, staff and visitors to the ward / department.

To be proactive in dealing with concerns and complaints from patients, patient’s families and staff. Support the Clinical Matron in investigating and responding to formal complaints and Serious Incidents when they arise and undertake RCAs of incidents and infections as required.

Develop a culture within the ward / department that supports staff to actively contribute to the clinical governance agenda.

Ensure that appropriate risk assessments are undertaken in accordance with Trust policies and any concerns are reported to the Clinical Matron for appropriate escalation within the division.

Working with the infection prevention and control team, clinical colleagues and Clinical Matrons monitor infection rates and take forward those actions and changes necessary to reduce the incidence.

To effectively manage the ward / department budget to ensure agreed services are delivered and income and expenditure balance is achieved.

To contribute to the identification of service improvements which deliver efficiencies into the financial manoeuvrings within QUIPP and internal SIP targets.

Demonstrate on-going professional development by keeping up to date with national and local developments in nursing / midwifery and NHS policy and practice.

To deputise as appropriate for the Clinical Matron.

To provide a positive image of the Trust.

To maintain clinical competence in specialist field, maintaining clinical credibility.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.


This advert closes on Monday 9 Mar 2026