Senior Staff Nurse Trauma

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With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

The Major trauma ward is one of the four trauma centers in London. We are recruiting a Senior Trauma Staff Nurse for our team. We provide nursing care for all trauma patients in the North-West of London. The Major Trauma Ward is a 19 bedded ward delivering level 1 care to a complex group of poly-trauma patients including intracranial, spinal cord and column injuries, as well as cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopaedic, plastic, general surgery and maxillofacial injuries.

We are a busy and fast paced ward delivers expert care to patients with tracheostomies, chest drains, invasive analgesia and have five beds for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Our daily multidisciplinary approach to patient care allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, who may be facing life changing injuries as a result of trauma.

You will work as part of the trauma team supporting the division and manager to ensure an effective and high quality of care & service is delivered to every major trauma patient.

We are looking for a innovative, driven individual who is passionate about delivering high quality patient centered care to join our trauma team.

Main duties of the job

• You will be responsible for the assessment, planning and provision of trauma specialist nursing care and deputise for the ward matron in their absence. This will involve dealing with a wide range of clinical situations as an integral part of the ward team.
• The role is vital in monitoring and maintaining polices, standards of nursing care and staff development.
• You will take an active role in coordinating and facilitates the flow of patients through the trauma pathway to ensure gold standard nursing care was followed.
• The post holder will provide clinical supervision to staff on the ward and may undertake clinical audits; teaching sessions and ensure the safety and well- being of patients and staff.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• Current Nursing Registration as NMC General Nurse with no restrictions
• Recognised Qualification diploma level or above
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development

Desirable criteria

• Management and Leadership training
• Trauma course/ Consider Trauma experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• Worked in an UK NHS Hospital caring for acute patients
• Working in a fast-paced acute ward environment
• Worked in a leadership role and been exposed to management
• Have experience of Audits and improvement projects within the ward setting

Desirable criteria

• Experience of the trauma pathway and trauma nursing care within a trauma centre
• Trauma care experience

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

Essential criteria

• Planning, prioritising and organisational skills whilst working as a member of the team
• Understanding the trauma pathway and specialist trauma nursing skills
• To lead the nursing team in the absence of the Matron
• To have direct involvement in the provision of education and development of the nursing team to ensure that appropriate learning opportunities are provided, and all staff feel supported.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job description (PDF, 482.0KB)
• Functional Requirements Form (PDF, 272.6KB)
• Our Strategy 2023-25 (PDF, 230.4KB)