Trainee Advanced Trauma Nurse Practitioner
The closing date is 22 June 2025
Job summary
Band 7 Trainee Trauma Nurse Practitioner
**Exciting opportunity for those wishing to progress in trauma and orthopaedic nursing.**
We are a large district general hospital with a very busy trauma and orthopaedic service.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, proactive, innovative and motivated nurse to be part of the Advanced Trauma Nurse Practitioner team at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Reading.
Applicants must be NMC registered and have experience in trauma and orthopaedic nursing and either have, or be willing to work towards, a MSc in Advanced Nursing Practice.
The successful applicant will work within a dynamic team to provide care and support to trauma patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
You will be supported to advance from trainee level to advanced nurse practitioner.
Informal visits are most welcome.
Main duties of the job
o Organising and managing trauma operating lists.
o Attending the trauma meeting, and coordinate the post take ward round, and speciality MDT meetings.
o To organise the admission of day case trauma patients, contacting patients and explaining treatment plans.
o Participate in Nurse-led fracture clinics.
o Supporting ward nurses with complex injuries.
o Supporting outlying wards managing trauma patients.
o Reviewing patients.
o Participate in service development.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
193-7091677PCG
Job locations
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Advanced Trauma Nurse Practitioner
Karen Barnard
karen.barnard@royalberkshire.nhs.uk
07733151694
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