About this role
Job summary
The post holder will provide on-going professional and clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary department team, whilst working collaboratively with clinicians as part of the wider multi-professional team to ensure that high standards of care are maintained at all times for the optimum patient experience and outcome.The post holder will be responsible for ensuring all relevant forms of care and procedures are performed, effectively, safely, appropriately, and efficiently utilising evidence-based guidelines throughout the patient's journey.Included in this role will be management and administration functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the service, delivery of planned care and risk assessments, medication management and the development of the service.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
Communicate highly sensitive/highly complex, condition related information to patients and carers.
Liaise effectively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team within the acute hospital and primary care setting to ensure seamless patient care, through the independent development of protocols and care pathways.
Network with other centres providing Orthopaedic trauma services.
Maintain a clinical nursing service within the hospital setting, providing education, information and support to Orthopaedic trauma patients, their families and carers and to professionals working in related fields.
Communicates service related information to senior managers, own team, staff and external agencies
Provide a lead role in ensuring a responsive service for all Trauma patients admitted to the Emergency department, assisting with timely transfer of appropriate patients to the Trauma Assessment Unit or the Trauma Units.
Co-ordinate the care and treatment of patients requiring urgent or emergency trauma orthopaedic services within the Trauma Assessment Unit or Trauma Unit in liaison with other key staff (Consultants, Theatre staff, Matron, Service Manager, Clinical Site Coordinators).
Appropriately prepare patients for urgent, orthopaedic trauma surgery.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit:
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Nursing Diploma or degree Qualified Mentor (ENB 998 / Mentorship / A1 or equivalent) Diploma in nursing or equivalent CPD evidence
Desirable
Able to evidence continuing professional development within the field of Trauma Non Medical prescriber
Experience Essential
Substantive experience in Trauma
Desirable
Involvement in change management
Practical and intellectual skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills Clinical audit skills Strong leadership skills
Desirable
High level of presentation skills Data collection and presentation methods
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).
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address RCHT
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)