Trauma Co-ordinator

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 26 December 2024

Job summary

18.75 hours per week

The Trauma Co-Ordinator will work within a close knit team along with two other members.

The role includes coordinating trauma patients into our bed base which is 28 bedded trauma ward and 6 bedded overspill bay on the elective ward along with 2 planned trauma cubicles. The coordination includes working with theatre coordinators and booking of emergency theatre space along with compiling the trauma list. You will be included in the trauma conference each morning.

Main duties of the job

Compile and print the trauma list ready for the trauma conference
Contribute in the trauma conference
See patients in clinic and on the wards to coordinate their theatre slot and/or treatment.
Ensure all tests are completed in a timely manner
Liaise with the consultant body re planned trauma patients
Liaise with Matron for allocation of trauma beds
Enter data on hip fracture database and compile best practice tariff audit.
Present best practice audit at clinical effectiveness meeting

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Date posted

16 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata/per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-24-11-017

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised nursing qualification i.e degree level
NMC pin
Evidence of post qualifying training in acute care

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of orthopaedic procedures
Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and skills in Research and Audit
Ability to use appropriate data collection methods

Desirable

Possession of or willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers course
Possession of or a willingness to undertake x-ray interpretation courses

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Recognised nursing qualification i.e degree level
NMC pin
Evidence of post qualifying training in acute care

Experience

Essential

Post registration experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of orthopaedic procedures
Evidence of continued professional development
Knowledge and skills in Research and Audit
Ability to use appropriate data collection methods

Desirable

Possession of or willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribers course
Possession of or a willingness to undertake x-ray interpretation courses

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.