About this role
Job summary
Trauma and Orthopaedics is recruiting! Working with us at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality trauma care. As a Trauma Coordinator, you will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams, emergency department staff, ward teams, trauma nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and discharge coordinators to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective care throughout their trauma pathway. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will be at the centre of trauma service management, coordinating patient flow, supporting achievement of national trauma standards, and facilitating communication across the multidisciplinary team.
You will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring an efficient trauma service from admission through to surgery and discharge. Once established within the role, there are excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership experience, service improvement projects, and career progression within Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide for the care and on-going management of trauma patients admitted to the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including providing care for the presenting patient, from initialhistory taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,treatmentand evaluation of care. They will work autonomously as a senior professional within Trust and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines,demonstratingsafe, clinical decision-making,high levelsof critical thinking and holistic practice, adhering to trust values,policiesand procedures.
As a practitioner they will also be working within the national framework and adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements inclusive ofmaintaininga professional portfolio of practice and competence.
ThetACPwillassistwithaudit, research and developmentinitiatingthe implementation, evaluation and development of multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with medical and nursing staff for the care of patients across the Trust.
The post holder will promote the concept of clinical governance andfacilitate the implementation of the nursing/midwifery/AHP Strategy and work within agreed Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines.
About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Current unrestricted registration as a Nurse
- Working towards, will to start MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or equivalent qualification with a commitment to complete pathway
- Mentorship/teaching course or willingness to complete in first 6 months
- Resuscitation/Life Support course (if appropriate to area and role)
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
Desirable
- Leadership qualification/course
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months experience within the speciality at a band 6 or equivalent.
- Evidence of ability to work at advanced practice level
- Management of patients with complex needs
- Evidence of delivery of training
- Clinical Supervision experience
- Contribution to audit
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change within a variety of clinical situations
Desirable
- Management & Leadership experience
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Knowledge of current practice issues and interest in further learning
- Awareness of critical analysis & awareness of application of research to practice
- Evidence of good written and oral communication skills including presentations
- Able to recognise and analyse complex situations and take appropriate solutions
- Good IT skills with ability to present information appropriately.
Desirable
- Ability and initiative to develop specialist areas of interest
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.
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Park Hospital
Slough
Berkshire
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)