Clinical Nurse Specialist - Spinal Team

The Spinal Nursing team are a small, busy team who provide care for hundreds of patients every year, supporting young people from assessment through to discharge. An opportunity has arisen for a temporary Band 7 registered nurse (child) to work 32 hours per week on a 6-month temporary secondment basis. Substantial experience in paediatric nursing at Band 6 or above is essential. There is a specific remit within this role with regards to a review of the whole nursing spinal team and associated service provision. The successful applicant will need to provide leadership to the spinal nursing and support team, setting an example of professional standards. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated individual who is keen to develop the spinal service, advocate for families and enjoy a challenge. It is essential that you have experience in orthopaedic and spinal nursing care and it is also essential that you have discussed this secondment before applying for this post with your line manager. This is an interesting and varied post working alongside medical staff, technicians, physiotherapists and other professionals both in inpatient and outpatient settings, caring for patients in both surgical and non-surgical spinal conditions.