Trauma Nurse Practitioner

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic nurse.

We are looking for a nurse with the relevant orthopaedic experience who will be working with orthopaedic trauma patients to assist their journey from admission to discharge with all long bone fractures, joint injuries and chronic orthopaedic conditions. The successful candidate would be competent in computer skills to aid working with current NHFD guidelines, collecting data and following-up patients post discharge.

The post holder will be also working closely with ward staff keeping them updated on any changes and must have excellent communication skills. They will be required to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to expedite the patient journey and flow through the inpatient resources. They will communicate with patients, relatives and carers including health education, health promotion, care planning, breaking bad news and end of life support.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be assisting in the complex and challenging journey of the orthopaedic trauma patient following this life changing event. The post holder will provide a safe and open approach to their patient care needs, becoming the patients advocate to enable them to make an informed choice.

The Trauma Nurse team will provide leadership of a new Ambulatory Trauma Area, ensuring specialist orthopaedic care of the trauma patient, from the earliest opportunity following the identification of the injuries until their discharge.

The successful candidate will be also be leading and supporting safeguarding issues, working closely with patients living with Dementia and help with referrals both internally and externally.

About us

If you feel you possess these specialised skills and commitment we want to hear from you so you can join our enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated team.

This is an exciting time for Trauma Orthopaedics at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, with improvements and service changes forging ahead of the anticipated Hospital Transformation Program. This opportunity is for those wishing to develop clinical skills, and leadership skills. Opportunities may be given to complete non-medical prescribing qualifications and to gain enhanced clinical skills such as administration of facia blocks. With the aim of ensuring specialist orthopaedic care at the front door of the hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to move to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with the Acute trauma as per Hospital Transformation Project, as the project develops

Date posted

18 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-TNP-233

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital

Telford

TF1 6PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Degree level qualification
non medical prescribing qualification
Physical Assessment qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse with extensive Orthopaedic experience
High level of clinical skills and knowledge
Ability to undertake preceptor/mentor role

Desirable

Involvement in nursing audit and research
Leadership experience
Experience as a change leader

Skills and Ability

Essential

Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidiscinary team setting
Evidence of excellent communication skills including, verbal, non-verbal and written
Positive attitude to change

Desirable

Computer literacy including databases

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse
Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

Degree level qualification
non medical prescribing qualification
Physical Assessment qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Registered Nurse with extensive Orthopaedic experience
High level of clinical skills and knowledge
Ability to undertake preceptor/mentor role

Desirable

Involvement in nursing audit and research
Leadership experience
Experience as a change leader

Skills and Ability

Essential

Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidiscinary team setting
Evidence of excellent communication skills including, verbal, non-verbal and written
Positive attitude to change

Desirable

Computer literacy including databases

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).