Trauma Nursing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Haverfordwest, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Position Overview

The Trauma and Orthopaedic division is seeking a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to enhance our dedicated team. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional care to patients at Withybush Hospital.

We are in search of a proactive and dedicated professional with a solid background in Trauma and Orthopaedics. Candidates should possess experience at a Band 6 level or higher.

We value nurses who are innovative and committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient care, offering specialized trauma expertise to patients, nursing staff, and the broader multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

The role encompasses:

  • Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the safe and effective provision of high-quality nursing care.
  • Monitoring the progress of inpatients on Trauma wards post-surgery and coordinating with the relevant medical teams.
  • Assisting the Trauma Coordinator and Operating Theatre personnel in managing urgent trauma surgeries based on patient needs and resource availability.
  • Promoting a culture that recognizes and addresses the unique and complex needs of trauma patients while achieving performance targets, such as reduced length of hospital stays.
  • Facilitating effective patient pathway coordination through collaboration with relevant services to ensure timely and safe care.
  • Accelerating clinical interventions for all trauma patients to meet the standards outlined in the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD).
  • Providing education and training to staff in a Trauma environment, including nursing teams, students, therapy teams, and community services as necessary.

About Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for planning and delivering NHS healthcare services across a diverse region. Our dedicated workforce of 12,000 staff provides a wide range of services, including primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities care for approximately 384,000 individuals.

We operate through:

  • Four main hospitals and several community hospitals.
  • A network of general practices, dental practices, community pharmacies, and health centres.
  • Specialized mental health and learning disabilities services.
  • Highly specialized services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential qualifications include:

  • Registered Nurse status.
  • Relevant degree and a Master's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Evidence of specialized training in Trauma/Orthopaedics.
  • Understanding of Trauma Pathways within the Health Board and the South Wales Trauma Network.
  • Familiarity with clinical standards as per the National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD).

Desirable qualifications may include:

  • Non-medical Prescriber status or willingness to pursue.
  • Advanced clinical skills such as venepuncture and complex wound management.
  • Experience in clinical supervision and research.

We encourage applications from individuals who can contribute to our commitment to bilingualism, enhancing patient and service user experiences.

For further details, please refer to the full Job description and Person Specification available in the supporting documents.



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