Job summary
The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics are innovative
and forward thinking in our approach to delivering patient care. This is an
exciting time for us as we look to improve a number of pathways to enhance
patient care and experience.
We therefore have an opportunity recruit a full time Trauma
Coordinator to our Directorate where you will become part of our team working
with emergency orthopaedic inpatient and outpatients and have the opportunity
to develop a service as part of a multidisciplinary team.
You will be an experienced team member with
orthopaedic knowledge and skills and will work closely with consultants and
clinical teams across departments. You will
assist in the co-ordination of trauma patients, ensuring the delivery of consistent
high-quality care through planning and co-ordinating care for trauma patients
presenting as both inpatients and outpatients.
This role demands excellent
communication and organisational skills as well as enthusiasm to develop your
own clinical practice. If you are pro-active, forward thinking, and able
to problem solve and work in innovative ways, this role may be for you.
We believe empowering our team is the key to providing high
quality care; with opportunities to develop clinical and managerial skills in a
supportive environment. You will actively participate in professional
supervision and appraisals to develop you as an individual within the
specialty.
Main duties of the job
The Trauma Coordinator is expected to:
To provide Trust wide clinical leadership in
the management of emergency Orthopaedic patients.
To coordinate activity within the trust
liaising with other health care professionals to ensure patients are managed
effectively and efficiently through the Orthopaedic emergency pathway.
To improve the scheduling of surgery, reduce
cancelled operations and reduce pre-operative fasting
To coordinate the delivery and development of
the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in
line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
To contribute to the organisation of
multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery
of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated
pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
To provide specialist clinical advice and
support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment,
management and care of patients within the specialist area.
This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career as a
dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Professional, who is proactive in
ensuring high quality, evidence based care.
For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity,
please contact Matron Denise Simpson via Denise.Simpson11@nhs.net
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Trust wide nursing clinical leadership in the management of emergency Orthopaedic patients.
To coordinate activity within the trust liaising with other health care professionals to ensure patients are managed effectively and efficiently through the Orthopaedic emergency pathway.
To improve the scheduling of surgery, reduce cancelled operations and reduce pre-operative fasting
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
To represent the service nationwide.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide Trust wide nursing clinical leadership in the management of emergency Orthopaedic patients.
To coordinate activity within the trust liaising with other health care professionals to ensure patients are managed effectively and efficiently through the Orthopaedic emergency pathway.
To improve the scheduling of surgery, reduce cancelled operations and reduce pre-operative fasting
To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.
To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.
To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.
To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework.
To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.
To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources.
Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.
Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.
To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.
To represent the service nationwide.
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel across sites
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care delivery.
- Experience of the specialism.
- Experience of leading a team/supporting junior staff.
- Evidence of innovation in practice.
- Evidence of change management.
- Evidence of practice development.
- Experience of coordinating care for a caseload of patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree.
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Clinical skills accreditation.
- Non-medical prescribing or willingness to complete.
Desirable
- Leadership and Management course.
- Qualification in specialty.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of national health and social care policy.
- Knowledge of best practice in area of specialism.
- Thorough understanding of expanded roles/professional practice issues.
- Clinical teaching experience.
- Ability to provide and receive complex, sensitive or contentious information, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training, empathic or reassurance skills are required.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Competent in the use of IT packages.
- Proven interpersonal skills.
- Evidence of competency in relation to clinical practices appropriate to the post.
Desirable
- Project management skills.
- Research skills.
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Able to travel across sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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