Job summary
An opportunity has become available within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department. The role is Trauma Co-Ordinator. The role is pivotal to the smooth coordination of all Orthopaedic trauma patients, between UECC, Fracture Clinic and Theatres
Main duties of the job
Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out nursing procedures. Responsible for the safe coordination of all trauma patients, Attend the Trauma meeting every morning and contribute to the safe allocation of a clinical pathway for the patients. The role will require the arranging of Theatre slots, out patient appointments, urgent blood tests and xrays.along with producing the trauma list and a monthly audit which will be presented to the whole senior team in orthopaedics at the Bi Monthly clinical effectiveness meeting.the post holder will be expected to be trained in vascular access and venepuncture in order to facilitate urgent blood tests or IV fluids at times of urgency.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised nursing qualification.
- Degree level or willing to undertake.
- Evidence of post qualifying training in acute care.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post reg experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics
NMC
Essential
- Please enter NMC registration details
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of orthopaedic procedures
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge and skills in Research and Audit
- Ability to use appropriate data collection methods
Desirable
- Possession of or willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers course
- Possession of or a willingness to undertake x-ray interpretation courses
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills and abilities
- Planning and organising:
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Analytical and Judgement:
- Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making up to Board level
- Communication and relationships:
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients,
- Relative/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and
- verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
- documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised nursing qualification.
- Degree level or willing to undertake.
- Evidence of post qualifying training in acute care.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post reg experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics
NMC
Essential
- Please enter NMC registration details
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of orthopaedic procedures
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Knowledge and skills in Research and Audit
- Ability to use appropriate data collection methods
Desirable
- Possession of or willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers course
- Possession of or a willingness to undertake x-ray interpretation courses
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Skills and abilities
- Planning and organising:
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Analytical and Judgement:
- Analyses complex data obtained from several data sources in order to inform decision making up to Board level
- Communication and relationships:
- Able to present and receive complex information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in
- an empathetic manner to patients,
- Relative/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written and
- verbal communication skills. Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and
- documents
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).
