RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Conference 2025
Innovation and Change in Orthopaedic and Fracture Trauma
14 Nov 2025
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Book your place now and explore innovation and change in orthopaedic and fracture trauma.
Brought to you by the RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Forum, join us to explore Innovation and Change in Orthopaedic and Fracture Trauma. This one-day event offers a valuable opportunity to pause, enhance your knowledge, and connect with colleagues.
The programme will cover trauma and orthopaedic nursing through the life course and feature engaging workshops, plenary sessions, and a special session with an international panel of experts.
Programme highlights:
• Limb reconstruction
• Exploring ‘traction’
• Universal DDH hip screening
• Acute compartment syndrome
• International expert panel discussion
View the programme.
View the booking and fees information.
Call for posters: Deadline 5pm, Thursday 31 July
Showcase your knowledge, research, and innovative practice by submitting an abstract for a digital poster presentation. See further details.
Conference learning outcomes:
• Develop professional knowledge in relation to orthopaedic and fracture trauma nursing across the life course.
• Critically debate and reflect upon current practice, the challenges and future practice.
• Network with colleagues and gain an opportunity to meet and collaborate with like-minded nurses nationally and internationally.
• Provide an opportunity to disseminate a professional project and complete 7 CPD hours
Who should attend?
This conference is designed for nurses working across the life course in all settings, levels of practice and higher education, including nursing associates, student nurses and health care professionals.
What previous attendees have said about the conference:
‘As my first conference I thoroughly enjoyed the day and look forward to future events. I will also recommend it to other colleagues in future.’
‘An excellent day, very well organised, fantastic opportunity to network.’
Secure your spot now!
RCN Events
rcnevents@rcn.org.uk
02076473577
20 Cavendish Square
Marylebone
London
W1G 0RN
20 Cavendish Square is located behind John Lewis, Oxford Street.
Tube
The nearest stations are Oxford Circus and Bond Street.
Bus
There are many buses routes that stop nearby, including the 10, 25, 55, 73, 98 and 390.
By air:
Heathrow Airport / City Airport – less than 30 minutes away
By car:
20 Cavendish Square is easily accessible from the M1 and M40 and is within London’s ULEZ and Congestion Charge zones.
The nearest car park is Q-Park Oxford Street and located under Cavendish Square.
Accessibility
We are big on equality & inclusion, and we strive to ensure everyone has the most enjoyable experience while attending an event at the venue. We believe in providing equal opportunities and access regardless of ability:
Step free access to all event spaces and meeting rooms
A ramp for stage access
Height adjustable lectern
Accessible toilets on each floor
Induction loop on request
Two wheelchair friendly passenger lifts
Strobe fire alarms and audible voice synthesisers in the lifts
Evacuation chairs
Assistance dogs are welcome
If you have any questions or an access requirement not included here, please just get in touch on +44 (0)207 6473577 or RCNevents@rcn.org.uk
Download the programme.
Event fees
|
Type |
Ex VAT |
Inc VAT |
|
Non-Member |
£200 + VAT |
£240 |
|
RCN Member |
£135 + VAT |
£162 |
|
RCN Member: pre-reg student/HCA/ retired member |
£75 |
£90 |
|
RCN representatives (25% discount) |
£101.25 |
£121.50 |
Join the RCN to be immediately eligible for the member rate.
Discounts available (max one per booking) - redeemable via telephone/booking form only.
25% discount - Accredited RCN representatives, forum steering committee members or any member that has been elected to undertake an official RCN role.
10% discount - Group discount when three or more delegates book together.
Conditions and exclusions
- Discounted offers cannot be combined. Only one discount can be used for each booking whether it is an individual or group booking.
- Discounts cannot be accumulated or redeemed when booking online. Please contact RCN Event Registration to book a discounted place
Join the RCN to be immediately eligible for the member rate.
To make a booking
Online bookings are the easiest and fastest way to book 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Bookings can be made by phone with payment by credit card/Maestro, by calling +44 (0)2920 546460. Lines are open from 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings can also be made via email with a downloaded booking form with credit card details or payment/remittance advice emailed to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
All bookings will be confirmed in writing.
You will not be registered for this event unless payment accompanies your application. Places cannot be held provisionally.
The RCN reserves the right to refuse any booking at any time.
To pay by invoice
To pay by invoice you must send all of the below to eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
- A copy of the Purchase Order document from your organisation or company (we cannot process your order without it).
- Your Finance department/accounts payable contact email address to receive an electronic copy of the invoice from us.
- A completed RCN Events Booking Form for each delegate in the booking.
Once the invoice has been raised, you will then receive confirmation of your delegate booking on the event requested. Invoices are to be paid within 30 days of the invoice being issued.
View the event Terms and Conditions.
Call for posters: Deadline 5pm, Thursday 31 July!
Considering submitting an abstract for a digital poster presentation? Hear from Dr Sonya Clarke, chair of the RCN Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Forum, on the benefits of presenting:
‘Please don’t forget about the opportunity to submit an abstract for a poster presentation which will be beneficial to you at any point of your career. In my experience a poster presentation is very rewarding, it has enhanced both my communication skills and confidence as a professional nurse. The first time I presented I was nervous and reached out to a colleague for some guidance and support. Please contact me if you have any queries or concerns.’
‘A poster is the easiest but equally powerful method to disseminate your work. The process involves developing an abstract, which is basically a summary of your project (it does not have to be research) and if accepted you then develop a digital poster. The poster can be developed using one PowerPoint slide, thankfully you do not need to print your poster. Accepted posters will be available to delegates digitally via a screen, within a friendly environment, which is relaxed and supported by a member of the committee to put people at ease - the atmosphere will be respectful. The conference also gives you an opportunity to talk briefly about your poster while it is on display.’
Please read the below information before submitting your abstract.
Showcase your knowledge, research, and innovative practice by submitting an abstract for a digital poster presentation at this conference.
Abstracts are invited for digital posters under the theme: Innovations and Best Practice in Orthopaedics and Fracture Trauma
Why present
Benefits of presenting a poster include:
• a platform to showcase your work and your employer on a national level
• have your project / research recognised by your peers and receive constructive review and opportunities for future collaboration with like-minded professionals
• a learning opportunity to develop your communication and presenting skills
• demonstrate your initiative and commitment to the future of nurse education
• an excellent opportunity for networking, expanding your knowledge and promoting your work within the UK.
Who can present?
Whether you are a first time or experienced presenter, if you are passionate about orthopaedics and fracture trauma across the life course and have a piece of innovative learning to share, we want to hear from you!
We welcome submissions from nurses and practitioners working across all settings and levels of practice. This conference is open to RCN members and non-members alike.
Key dates
April 2025: Call for posters opens
5pm on Thursday 31 July: Call for posters close
Week commencing 1 September: Submitters can expect to be notified in writing with the outcome
30 September: Presenter-rate booking deadline (10% discount)
27 October: Deadline for submitting poster
How to submit your abstract
Before you submit your abstract, please ensure you have read the below abstract criteria and conference terms and conditions. If you have any questions, please contact RCN Events on rcnevents@rcn.org.uk or call 0207 647 3577.
Complete your online abstract submission here, by 31 July
Read the Abstract criteria and conference terms and conditions.
Read the Virtual poster guidelines.
Meet the Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing Forum Committee
Rebecca Jester, Editor in Chief, International Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing
Rebecca qualified as a registered nurse with a specialist qualification in orthopaedic nursing in the UK in 1985. She worked clinically in trauma and orthopaedic settings in the UK and Sweden and studied part-time for her Diploma in Professional Studies in Nursing (DPSN) awarded in 1993. She then completed a BSc (Hons) Education Studies in Nursing in 1995. She was awarded a PhD in Health Sciences from the University of Birmingham in 2001, supported by a National Smith and Nephew Fellowship.
From 1997 Rebecca embarked upon a clinical academic career working across the interface of education, research and clinical practice. She has held several senior academic positions including Head of School of Nursing & Midwifery, Keele University, Head of the Nursing School Abu Dhabi for Griffith University, Head of Department of Adult Nursing and Midwifery, London South Bank University, Professor of Nursing, University of Wolverhampton, Head of School of Nursing and Midwifery Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI). Rebecca has been committed to maintaining her clinical role and has worked part-time as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Orthopaedics whilst holding most of her academic positions.
Rebecca was awarded a personal chair (Professorship) in Orthopaedic Nursing in 2008 by Keele University, UK. She is an Honorary Advisor to The Hong Kong College of Orthopaedic Nursing and Editor in Chief of the International Journal of Trauma and Orthopaedic Nursing. She was awarded Emeritus Professor of Nursing by the University of Wolverhampton in 2021 and a Fellowship by The Hong Kong Academy of Nursing in 2022 for her contribution to education and training for Advanced Nurse Practitioners. She is a Honorary Professor of Nursing at Aston University in the College of Health and Life Sciences (awarded 2023).
Rebecca has authored and contributed to a number of leading textbooks in orthopaedic and rehabilitation nursing and has over 50 publications in academic and professional journals. She has been instrumental in developing Advanced Nurse Practitioner education and building nursing research capacity and capability in the UK and internationally.
Dr Paul McLiesh, University of Adelaide, Australia
Paul currently works as a senior lecturer/Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide.
He worked in a number of positions at the Royal Adelaide Hospital over 23 years and has been in academic roles in the Adelaide Nursing School since 2010 where he co-ordinated the Orthopaedic Graduate Diploma Program. He was the president of the Australian & New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association (2013-2015) and the South Australian Orthopaedic Nurses (2014-2016). He is deputy editor of the International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing.
Teaching interests include eLearning, virtual reality, orthopaedic nursing, bariatric nursing, occupational health and safety, virtual learning, safety and risk and Systematic Review training.
He is a teaching specialist with the Adelaide Academy and a member of the College of Reviewers at the University of Adelaide
Shareena Bibi Mohd Arif, Chief Assistant Director, Orthopaedic Nursing and Nursing Leadership / Management, Nursing Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia
Matron Shareena Bibi Mohd Arif has 30 years of nursing experience and currently serves as the Chief Assistant Director of the Nursing Division at the Ministry of Health Malaysia. She is also pursuing a PhD at the University of Technology Mara in Puncak Alam.
Shareena earned a Master of Nursing Sciences (Orthopaedic) from the University of Adelaide, Australia, and completed her midwifery training at Hospital Kuala Lumpur in 2003. As the President of the Malaysian Orthopaedic Nurses Association, she actively advocates for advancements in orthopaedic nursing. Additionally, she holds the position of Assistant Literature Review Editor for the International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing (IJOTN).
Shareena is passionate about leadership and enhancing nursing care, particularly in orthopaedic nursing, and firmly believes in the importance of critical thinking and continuous improvement among nurses to achieve these goals.
Benefits of attending:
• Accrue up to 7.5 hours of CPD to count towards your revalidation
• Use the opportunity to put questions to expert speakers
• Network with peers from across the UK and build professional relationships
• Engage with exhibitors on new service developments and products.
• Consider and highlight best practice at national and local level.
Need a helping hand with securing time off or funding to attend? Please download these helpful hints and tips.
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Eventsreg@rcn.org.uk
+44 (0)2920 546460
For any other queries relating to this conference please contact the RCN Events Team:
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+44 (0)207 6473577
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