Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced nurse to join the Major Trauma Nurse Practitioner Team on a 12 month fixed term/secondment to cover maternity leave.
We are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is a good team player and ready for a new challenge.
The Major Trauma Nurse Practitioner Team is an integral part of the Major Trauma Service within the MTC and wider South West London and Surrey Trauma Network. You will work alongside the team to provide a 7 day service
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively with the lead nurse and existing Major Trauma Nurse Practitioners, along with the wider multidisciplinary team. You will provide excellent trauma care, coordination and communication to our patients and families. You will be part of a team responsible for the management of all major trauma admissions. You will also have your own caseload of patients to manage throughout the major trauma pathway from admission to facilitating often complex discharges. You will be involved in patient care throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department, ICUs, wards and outpatients. The Major Trauma Nurse Practitioners provides vital clinical support, expertise and education to all staff looking after major trauma patients. You will be responsible for signing off trauma competencies as well as participating in trauma education and teaching across the hospital and wider network.
Please read the attached job description and person specification for more details.
Informal enquiries are recommended.
About us
St George's Hospital is one of four hospitals in London to achieve the high standards to be designated a Major Trauma Centre in 2010. The South West London and Surrey Trauma Network includes St George's Hospital (the Major Trauma Centre), 7 acute hospitals (Trauma Units) (3 in London and 4 in Surrey), 7 PCTs, two ambulance services and several air ambulance services covering a population of more than 2.6 million.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing care for patients admitted via the Major Trauma Pathway.
- To lead by example.
- Be recognised as an expert in their field holding additional qualifications/specialist knowledge and expertise.
- To provide specialist major trauma nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following admission and through all stages of the patient pathway.
- Perform advanced clinical skills (such as the ordering of clinical imaging and independent patient assessment) as necessary.
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing both physical and mental health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the delivery of an advanced specialist nursing care for patients admitted via the Major Trauma Pathway.
- To lead by example.
- Be recognised as an expert in their field holding additional qualifications/specialist knowledge and expertise.
- To provide specialist major trauma nursing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professionals following admission and through all stages of the patient pathway.
- Perform advanced clinical skills (such as the ordering of clinical imaging and independent patient assessment) as necessary.
To ensure continuity of a high standard of evidence based nursing care, assessing both physical and mental health, health related and nursing needs of patients, their families and other carers by identifying and initiating appropriate steps for effective care.
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (general) with evidence of further professional development.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years band 6 experience
- Minimum 5 years experience post registration
- Previous Major trauma patient care experience
- Acute/critical care experience
Desirable
- Masters level study.
- Higher post registration trauma course
- Advanced physical assessment course
Organisational /Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Experience of managerial decision making and the application, of professional judgment in a range of clinical and non-clinical situations
- Evidence of experience in a senior role
Desirable
- Management / Leadership development course
Personal development
Essential
- Motivated in development of major trauma skills and knowledge
- Attended trauma related courses and/or conferences
Desirable
- Demonstrates participation in audits/research relevant to major trauma
Education and Research
Essential
- oCommitment to self development and development of others.
- oEvidence of teaching and mentoring
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching/ mentorship qualification
- oPrevious audit experience
- oRecent journal publications
Person Specification
Qualification and Experience
Essential
- NMC Registered Nurse (general) with evidence of further professional development.
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3 years band 6 experience
- Minimum 5 years experience post registration
- Previous Major trauma patient care experience
- Acute/critical care experience
Desirable
- Masters level study.
- Higher post registration trauma course
- Advanced physical assessment course
Organisational /Management
Essential
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- Experience of managerial decision making and the application, of professional judgment in a range of clinical and non-clinical situations
- Evidence of experience in a senior role
Desirable
- Management / Leadership development course
Personal development
Essential
- Motivated in development of major trauma skills and knowledge
- Attended trauma related courses and/or conferences
Desirable
- Demonstrates participation in audits/research relevant to major trauma
Education and Research
Essential
- oCommitment to self development and development of others.
- oEvidence of teaching and mentoring
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching/ mentorship qualification
- oPrevious audit experience
- oRecent journal publications
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).
