Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Major Trauma Service Practitioner within the Cambridge Major Trauma Centre situated at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a passionate Nurse Practitioner to support the Major Trauma Service with the coordination of designated major trauma patients on the major trauma pathway from admission to discharge/repatriation. You will work alongside the relevant multi-disciplinary in-patient speciality teams in the MTC and link in with providers in the wider East of England Trauma Network.
You will be expected to implement and audit key performance indicators relating to the management of trauma patients as detailed in national targets. There will be a need to establish and develop relationships with other health care and community providers to benefit the patient experience and journey and be a source of information and advice for clinicians, patients and relatives.
This role is a great opportunity to be part of an evolving Major Trauma Service and to further develop your skills and knowledge base to cover a range of injury spectrums working across multiple trauma specialties within the regional Major Trauma Centre. You will practice independently using advanced clinical, analytical and decision making skills. The role will need the ability to work across professional, departmental and organisational boundaries to develop patient-centred, seamless care pathways.
This role is a substantive post.
Main duties of the job
To work within the Major Trauma Service at the regional Major Trauma Centre (MTC) based at Addenbrookes Hospital.
To perform at an advanced level to support the major trauma pathway the postholder will work as part of the Major Trauma Service - facilitating and coordinating the care of major trauma patients.
The post holder will need to demonstrate their ability at this level through:
Expert clinical practice
Leadership and management in order to improve and transform services
Education and development of self and others
The post holder will support the Major Trauma Service with the coordination of designated major trauma patients on the major trauma pathway from admission to discharge/repatriation. The post holder will work alongside the relevant multi-disciplinary in-patient speciality teams in the MTC and link in with providers in the wider East of England Trauma Network.
The post holder will be expected to implement and audit key performance indicators relating to the management of trauma patients, in particular elderly trauma, as detailed in national targets. There will be a need to establish and develop relationships with other health care and community providers to benefit the patient experience and journey and be a source of information and advice for clinicians, patients and relatives.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25 August 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 9 September 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 25 August 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 9 September 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional of a relevant professional body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent for other Allied Health Professionals
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification (Degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area
- Post registration qualification in aspect of trauma care
Desirable
- Master's Degree.
- At least one relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a Senior Level Band 6 or above in an acute setting.
- Significant experience of working with patients who have suffered serious traumatic injury.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of patient pathway management.
- Experience of working across professions, departments and organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant clinical and political issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of trauma mechanisms, injury management and treatment pathways.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of local and national trauma system guidelines
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options.
- Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- Assess and manage risk.
- Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
Desirable
- Previous participation in practitioner led discharge
- Previous participation of patient flow coordination
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with relevant Code of Conduct.
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- Able to travel independently to other sites.
- Undertake out of hours duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered professional of a relevant professional body such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent for other Allied Health Professionals
- An advanced practitioner either through formal qualification (Degree) and/or extensive clinical experience pertinent to the area
- Post registration qualification in aspect of trauma care
Desirable
- Master's Degree.
- At least one relevant post registration course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working at a Senior Level Band 6 or above in an acute setting.
- Significant experience of working with patients who have suffered serious traumatic injury.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable
- Experience of patient pathway management.
- Experience of working across professions, departments and organisations.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant clinical and political issues.
- Comprehensive knowledge of trauma mechanisms, injury management and treatment pathways.
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of local and national trauma system guidelines
- Understanding of clinical governance and risk assessment
Desirable
- Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options.
- Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- Assess and manage risk.
- Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
Desirable
- Previous participation in practitioner led discharge
- Previous participation of patient flow coordination
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- To act in a professional manner at all times in accordance with relevant Code of Conduct.
- Capable of developing liaisons with other practice areas/academic institutions.
- Able to travel independently to other sites.
- Undertake out of hours duties as required.
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).