Trauma Co-ordinator

**Brief Description of the Role**:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive, self-motivated and experienced Nurse to work as part of the Trauma Unit, dealing with orthopaedic and plastics patients.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and skilled individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to provide an effective and high-quality patient focused service, with a clear understanding of the issues in relating to trauma patients - both orthopaedic and plastics. This role includes managing patients waiting at home for surgery, and organizing theatre lists.

We cover a 7-day service.

You must be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high standards of patient centred care; ensuring patients receive seamless care in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team across clinical, organisational and professional boundaries.

It is essential that you have a good understanding of the challenges in relation to trauma services and the skills required to support patients, families and carers following a trauma incident.

You must also be open to developing and progressing new ideas and innovative ways of working.

**Requirements**:

- Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register
- Degree or equivalent level of education or experience
- Previous post registration experience in a trauma setting (Minimum of 2 years)
- NMC recognised Mentor qualification
- Evidence of current CPD

**Contact**:, Janine Connor on mobile 07534958749 - for informal discussion or visit.

We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.

**Closing Date**: 31.03.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)

At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we’re passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We’re keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.

We’re a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.

In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We’ve received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children’s unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.