Major Trauma Clinical Coordinator
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Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to come and work for the Major Trauma Clinical Coordinator Team (MTCC). As the Peninsula Trauma Centre, University Hospitals Plymouth has a well-established team of MTCCs with the trust due to open the Major Trauma ward in December 2024 it is an exciting time to join us.
The MTCC Team are responsible for coordinating the care, rehabilitation, repatriation and transfer in of all major trauma patients while ensuring seamless case management for all Major Trauma Centre (MTC) patients within the Trust. The essential components for this part of the role will include clinical co-ordination and facilitation of safe appropriate care for MTC patients during the acute phase and onwards during the patients stay.
The post holders will need to be enthusiastic, dynamic, excellent communicators with effective influencing and negotiating skills and will be required to work with multi-disciplinary teams across the organisation. Within the MTCC role, a variable shift pattern will be required over a seven day period.
The successful applicant must have recent clinical experience working with Major Trauma patients and good organisational skills.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in a small group of multi professional Major Trauma Centre Coordinators (MTCC) responsible for case management during the acute phase of care for all patients admitted with major trauma injuries. They will work closely alongside and provide clinical leadership for the data coordinators in the team as well as the governance, training and research and quality improvement leads. The MTC team will be responsible for co-ordinating and overseeing the care for all major trauma patients, including their acute phase of care, through to discharge for rehabilitation or repatriation across the Network and beyond. The MTC Co-ordinators are responsible for the daily running of the major trauma ward round and will liaise with all appropriate/relevant clinical specialties to ensure that all aspects of the patient's care needs are met whether bedded on the Major Trauma ward, or in other clinical areas. There will be a responsibility to provide support to other clinical staff within the hospital and to provide teaching sessions as needed in relation to the major trauma care pathways incorporating the National Major Trauma Nursing Group (NMTNG) standards as the benchmark for recognised gold standard nursing care in major trauma. There is an expectation that, when available the post holder will attend trauma calls and cover a 7 day rota.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
06 November 2024
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
216-PL-S6674659
Job locations
University Hospitals Plymouth
Crownhill Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Plymouth
Crownhill Road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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