Clinical Trauma Co-ordinatorBand 7

Job overview

10 month maternity cover - secondment / fixed term contract.

Clinical Trauma Co-ordinator St Helier site -Trauma and Orthopaedics- 

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We are really excited about the Trauma Co-ordinator role that we have developed for our wards within our Surgical Directorate and Planned Care Division.

Are you a compassionate nurse? Enthusiastic, highly motivated, experienced and passionate about working in an Orthopaedic service? We are looking for an outstanding and committed Clinical Trauma Co-ordinator to work in partnership with the Clinical Matron and T & O Service Manager.

The Trauma Co-Ordinator will co-ordinate the care of all emergency patients, admissions in accordance with local guidelines and pathways ensuring the effect use of orthopaedic beds, and the optimisation of patients and utilisation of theatre lists to provide a comprehensive, high quality Orthopaedic Trauma Team Service.

They are to ensure all patients follow the correct orthopaedic trauma pathways.

To ensure theatre lists are managed well while liaising with the wider MDT.

To maintain quality communication between theatres, the emergency department, fracture clinic and other external agencies.

To attend daily trauma handover meetings at 8am Monday - Friday.

The Trauma Co-Ordinator must have an active and valid registration with the NMC.

The expectations within this job description will be met through professional leadership, clinical management, hands on clinical practice, education and training, and research.

Main duties of the job

Attend trauma meetings and ward rounds, liaise with ED and confirm all Trauma patients admitted within the trust.

To be involved in assessing patients and liaise with all necessary parties to facilitate patients to be ‘theatre ready’.

Ensure trust Nil-by-mouth policy is followed and ensure patients are given food and drinks if they are not listed for theatre of if they are cancelled.

Ensure excellent communication with patient, relatives, and the MDT to ensure smooth delivery of clinical interventions.

Escalate to Orthopaedic/Surgical Matron and Service manager when Trauma hours are elevated to ensure rapid intervention.

Co-ordinate in the utilisation of operating time and the admission of TCI patients.

Discuss all #NOF patients in the daily trauma meeting ensuring information is handed over to Ward staff.

Daily review of pre and post-operative hip fracture patients and ensure plans are in place, to include falls assessment, bone health assessment, AMTS and ortho-geriatric assessment.

Work flexibly with all staff Trust wide in coordinating Trauma Care ensuring a seamless service is provided to trauma patients.

Be responsible for ensuring a high standard of care is delivered across orthopaedics, surgery and the Directorates.

To act in accordance with the NMC or HCPC code of conduct at all times.

Working for our organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting Job description/Person Specification documents which contains more information about the role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

RGN Mentorship or equivalent qualification Nursing related degree or diploma ENB 219 Orthopaedic course

Desirable criteria

POA course

Knowledge

Essential criteria

At least 3 years post Qualification experience Knowledge of the #NOF pathway the Knowledge of Trauma emergencies and pre, peri and post op needs

Desirable criteria

Trauma co-ordinator National Hip database

Experience

Essential criteria

Relevant Knowledge and Skills at Senior Staff Nurse level or relevant to profession Need to demonstrate ability to manage staff and self effectively Work effectively as a member of the Multidisciplinary team across the trust.

Desirable criteria

Trauma co-ordinator

Skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrate leadership skills Ability to manage and prioritise own workload Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work flexibly Computer skills, excel and word

Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’

There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.

Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.

We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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For new entrants into the NHS, your pay under the Agenda for Change or Medical & Dental Pay Bands, will normally be set at the minimum of the pay band as advertised.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short-listed for interview on this occasion.

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.

Internal applicants from underrepresented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.

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