Trauma Coordinator
Job reference: 260483
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 29/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Forth Valley Royal Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Forth Valley
Department: Ambulatory Trauma and Orthopaedics

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Orthopaedic Trauma Co-ordinator to join our Orthopaedic Trauma Service. This is a key role within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe, efficient and timely management of trauma patients throughout their acute care journey.

As the Orthopaedic Trauma Co-ordinator, you will act as the central point of contact for orthopaedic trauma patients, coordinating their pathway from admission to surgery while advocating for their individual needs. You will work closely with consultants, anaesthetists, theatre teams, nursing staff and allied health professionals to optimise patient flow, prioritise trauma lists and minimise delays and cancellations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise daily orthopaedic trauma operating lists.
• Assess, plan and evaluate patient care throughout the acute trauma pathway.
• Act as a patient advocate, ensuring clear communication and support for patients and families.
• Liaise with theatre, anaesthetic and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate timely treatment.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on orthopaedic trauma care.
• Support quality improvement, audit and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to the development of electronic systems, including E-Trauma.

About You
You will be:

• A Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experienced in orthopaedic trauma nursing and theatre pathways.
• An excellent communicator with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work autonomously and make sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.
• Competent in the use of digital systems and technology.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

For Informal Enquiries, please contact Kevin McCloskey, Senior Charge Nurse on 01324 566452 or kevin.mccloskey@nhs.scot.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.