Trauma Coordinator & Advanced Practice Nurse

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trauma Coordinator to lead the trauma pathway, coordinating patient flow from admission through to surgery and discharge. You will work with orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams and discharge coordinators to deliver timely, safe patient care within national trauma guidelines.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, service improvement projects and professional development within Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted nursing registration required.
• Aspiring MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent with commitment to complete pathway.
• Mentorship/teaching course to be completed within 6 months.
• Resuscitation/Life Support course relevant to area.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Care and ongoing management of trauma patients admitted to the Trust.
• Provide care from history taking to diagnosis, treatment and evaluation.
• Work autonomously within Trust policies and guidelines.
• Contribute to audit, research and development of multidisciplinary guidelines.
• Promote clinical governance and implement nursing/AHP strategy.

Skills

CPD

Practice issues

Critical analysis

Written communication

Complex problem solving

IT skills

Education

Nursing registration

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice pathway

Mentorship/teaching course

Resuscitation training

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Trauma Coordinator to lead the trauma pathway, coordinating patient flow from admission through to surgery and discharge. You will work with orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams and discharge coordinators to deliver timely, safe patient care within national trauma guidelines.

The role offers opportunities for leadership, service improvement projects and professional development within Trauma and Orthopaedics.