Job summary
The role of the trauma service is to ensure that all patients receive the best care possible, utilising the latest evidence to support innovative ways of working.
Review the current process for managing ambulatory trauma patients.
Establish robust systems to ensure that the Orthopaedic trauma service operates smoothly.
To ensure that patients are cared for appropriately from admission through to discharge, between the trauma services (Accident and Emergency, TAU, and wards).
Main duties of the job
Coordinate admission of the trauma patient from ED, patients' home, or wards within the Trust to the appropriate ward within the orthopaedic unit.
Liaise with the theatre coordinator, anaesthetist, and orthopaedic surgeons to ensure the patient isinformed and prepared for surgery to avoid unnecessary delays and cancellations.
About us
The Musculoskeletal (MSK) Care Group of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is made up of the followingspecialties:o Inpatient and outpatient Orthopaedic, spinal and trauma serviceso Sheffield Hand Centreo Metabolic Bone and Osteoporosis Centreo Rheumatologyo Chronic Pain Serviceso Podiatric Surgeryo Inpatient and Outpatient hospital based MSK Therapy services.o Physioworks community serviceo Staff Physiotherapy service
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term contract basis for a period of 12 months due to the post being part of an organisational change within the Musculoskeletal Services department. The fixed term contract status of the post holder will be reviewed in accordance with the Trust's legal obligations regarding fixed term contracts and the management of organisational change.
Please also note any secondment must first be agreed with your current line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/HCPC registration
- Master's Degree level study/ equivalent experience in appropriate health setting/ a combination short courses and experiences at level 7.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or a willingness to undertake this course
- Advanced physical assessment skills course completion
- Relevant post registration qualification/ training in a trauma specific course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in caring for Orthopaedic/trauma patients.
- Significant experience at managing change
- Proven and demonstrable experience with problem solving
Desirable
- Ability to review and create SOPs/Policies
- Good understanding of clinical governance and risk management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership/influencing skills across different specialties/professions and grades of staf
- Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Current knowledge and understanding of local and national specialist guidelines
- Ability to build a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Proficient and able to use a range of IT clinical and non-clinical systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible way of working
- Kind and compassionate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Current NMC/HCPC registration
- Master's Degree level study/ equivalent experience in appropriate health setting/ a combination short courses and experiences at level 7.
Desirable
- Non-medical prescribing qualification or a willingness to undertake this course
- Advanced physical assessment skills course completion
- Relevant post registration qualification/ training in a trauma specific course
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in caring for Orthopaedic/trauma patients.
- Significant experience at managing change
- Proven and demonstrable experience with problem solving
Desirable
- Ability to review and create SOPs/Policies
- Good understanding of clinical governance and risk management
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong leadership/influencing skills across different specialties/professions and grades of staf
- Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Proven leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Current knowledge and understanding of local and national specialist guidelines
- Ability to build a rapport with patients and the MDT
- Proficient and able to use a range of IT clinical and non-clinical systems
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible way of working
- Kind and compassionate
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
