Nurse Consultant - T&O

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nurse Consultant - T&O based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings. 37 hours per week.

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

• Work with key stakeholders across acute, primary care and community services including health, social care, third sector and public health.
• Provide an interface between North, South and East Ayrshire HSCP services to streamline patient care.
• Deliver on the agreed KPIs aligned to the Hip Fracture Audit, DWD, D2A and the frailty pathway.
• Provide Nurse leadership to the MDT within Trauma and Orthopaedics with a strong focus on improving orthogeriatric care and reducing hospital length of stay.
• Lead on education and training across Trauma and Orthopaedics.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

You will be able to evidence Masters level education, experience of leading a clinical team, and advanced clinical skills in acute assessment / care and community rehabilitation.

If you want to find out more about the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact:
Siobhan Rawdon, Lead Nurse
Caroline Clark, Divisional General Manager
Graeme Holt, Orthopaedic Surgeon: G

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