Job summary
The Cheshire and Mersey Major Trauma Network (CMMTN) and Northwest Children's Major Trauma Network (NWCMTN) were established in 2012 and are comprised of Major Trauma Centres (Aintree University Hospital and Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool), which are linked to and supported by a network of local Trauma Units. Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (WHH NHSFT) is a designated Trauma Unit within these Major Trauma Networks.
The Major Trauma Co-Ordinator position is a requirement of Trauma Units within the Networks. The Co-Ordinator supports the Trust Trauma Clinical Lead to oversee and audit major trauma activity within the Trust. They will be expected to work independently and manage their own workload, whilst supporting the Trust Trauma Clinical Lead and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team involved in trauma care. The Co-Ordinator is responsible for overseeing submission of a full dataset to the Trauma Audit and Research Network (NMTR), which is a requirement of the Trust's Trauma Unit status.
The post is full-time, 37.5 hours, to be worked over a five-day week. Some of the work may require attendance out-of-hours or at weekends as trauma cases fluctuate, therefore a degree of flexibility is required. Given this, the Trauma Co-Ordinator will be required to organise their weekly diary accordingly, under the supervision of the Trust Trauma Clinical Lead and the Associate Chief of Nursing, Unplanned Care Group.
Main duties of the job
To work with the Trust multi-disciplinary team to coordinate trauma care and to represent the Trust within the Cheshire and Merseyside Trauma Network.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an independent practitioner supporting the Trauma Team in the management of trauma patients.
- Facilitate and support the effective and efficient management of the major trauma caseload ensuring diagnostics and intervention are undertaken in a safe and efficient manner, in line with protocols, policies and procedures.
- Act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team within the Trust.
- To liaise with the Consultants; Trauma Team; ICU; and rehabilitation services to ensure streamlined pathway driven service with excellent clinical outcomes.
- Provide exemplary leadership, as part of own clinical role, in the management of major trauma, ensuring adherence to Trust and Regional Network Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support service development in accordance with the Trauma network recommendations, evidenced based practice and clinical standards within the speciality.
- To monitor and maintain the Trauma Unit and operational policies, protocols, annual plan and work plan for Trauma Reaccreditation and Peer Review.
- Attend Trauma Calls and monitor inpatient stays, to provide expertise and guidance on best practice, ensuring that trauma standards are met.
- Working closely with the Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy teams, to oversee and co-ordinate the completion and delivery of Rehabilitation prescriptions and ensure the rehabilitation pathway meets the regional standard.
- Liaise with Regional Trauma Centres and Units to ensure effective patient flow, taking an active role in facilitating the reverse transfer process. Working with the Trust Patient Flow Team re: admissions.
- To alert senior clinical and operational management staff regarding any operational issues relating to access/capacity in a timely manner, to allow any further action to be taken.
***Please see the attached job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities***
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work as an independent practitioner supporting the Trauma Team in the management of trauma patients.
- Facilitate and support the effective and efficient management of the major trauma caseload ensuring diagnostics and intervention are undertaken in a safe and efficient manner, in line with protocols, policies and procedures.
- Act as a clinical expert and professional resource to the multi-disciplinary team within the Trust.
- To liaise with the Consultants; Trauma Team; ICU; and rehabilitation services to ensure streamlined pathway driven service with excellent clinical outcomes.
- Provide exemplary leadership, as part of own clinical role, in the management of major trauma, ensuring adherence to Trust and Regional Network Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Support service development in accordance with the Trauma network recommendations, evidenced based practice and clinical standards within the speciality.
- To monitor and maintain the Trauma Unit and operational policies, protocols, annual plan and work plan for Trauma Reaccreditation and Peer Review.
- Attend Trauma Calls and monitor inpatient stays, to provide expertise and guidance on best practice, ensuring that trauma standards are met.
- Working closely with the Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy teams, to oversee and co-ordinate the completion and delivery of Rehabilitation prescriptions and ensure the rehabilitation pathway meets the regional standard.
- Liaise with Regional Trauma Centres and Units to ensure effective patient flow, taking an active role in facilitating the reverse transfer process. Working with the Trust Patient Flow Team re: admissions.
- To alert senior clinical and operational management staff regarding any operational issues relating to access/capacity in a timely manner, to allow any further action to be taken.
***Please see the attached job description for a full list of roles and responsibilities***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in trauma
- Experience of coordination of a trauma environment
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research, audit and quality improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional - nurse or AHP
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced life support course
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Ability to liaise with a multi-disciplinary team to aid patient management
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing evidence based care in a clinical environment
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in trauma
- Experience of coordination of a trauma environment
Desirable
- Experience of clinical research, audit and quality improvement
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Healthcare Professional - nurse or AHP
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced life support course
Skills, knowledge and competencies
Essential
- Ability to liaise with a multi-disciplinary team to aid patient management
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing evidence based care in a clinical environment
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
