Job summary
We are recruiting !
The Major Trauma Centre at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust is looking to recruit two Band 6 Trainee Major Trauma Nurse Practitioners .
Are you an experienced nurse looking to enhance your skill within this exciting speciality ? If so we would like to hear from you .
This will be a 12 month secondment opportunity and will have a comprehensive training programme with aligned competencies supported by the existing team and clinical mentorship throughout
This will be supported with Annex 21 and therefore the Job description will differ to support this training programme .
We are an established trauma centre with excellent clinical patient outcomes .
You will work alongside the 4 existing Major Trauma Nurse Practitioners coordinating the care of the Major Trauma patients through the accident and emergency department at Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust .
Major Trauma Centre at Liverpool University Hospital is now in its 11th year and compromises of a wide range of roles within the multidisciplinary team to include nurses , medical staff , therapists and managers .
We pride ourselves as a care group on the positive relationships we have which support excellent clinical outcomes for our patients .
Liverpool University Hospital is an excellent place to work and develop professionally within your career .
Main duties of the job
As a Major Trauma Trainee Nurse Practitioner you will work alongside and be clinically mentored by the existing team coordinating the care of allmajor trauma patients through the accident and emergency department .
You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the Major Trauma patients .
You will use clinical ,analytical and decision making skills to assess the needs of the patients under the guidance of an experienced Major Trauma Practitioner who are admitted under the criteria of major trauma from admission and throughout their full stay up until and including their rehabilitation and discharge .
You will ensure continuity of care for the patient and their family and offer advice and support and ward teams , and support the existing team .
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Major Trauma Trainee Nurse Practitioner you will work alongside and be clinically mentored by the existing team coordinating the care of allmajor trauma patients through the accident and emergency department .
You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the Major Trauma patients .
You will use clinical ,analytical and decision making skills to assess the needs of the patients under the guidance of an experienced Major Trauma Practitioner who are admitted under the criteria of major trauma from admission and throughout their full stay up until and including their rehabilitation and discharge .
You will ensure continuity of care for the patient and their family and offer advice and support and ward teams , and support the existing team .
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Major Trauma Trainee Nurse Practitioner you will work alongside and be clinically mentored by the existing team coordinating the care of allmajor trauma patients through the accident and emergency department .
You will be part of a large multidisciplinary team involved in the care of the Major Trauma patients .
You will use clinical ,analytical and decision making skills to assess the needs of the patients under the guidance of an experienced Major Trauma Practitioner who are admitted under the criteria of major trauma from admission and throughout their full stay up until and including their rehabilitation and discharge .
You will ensure continuity of care for the patient and their family and offer advice and support and ward teams , and support the existing team .
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently a Registered Nurse, Level 1, Adult - on the live NMC register
- In possession of Advanced Practice Certification in clinical examination and diagnostics (M Level)
- TNCC or equivalent
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience of working with trauma patients
- Experience in training junior staff
- Proven experience in leading and managing staff
- Evidence of prior working as an autonomous practitioner
- Significant experience working at a Band 6 level within a hospital environment managing an acute patient caseload
Desirable
- Experience of teaching others in both informal and formal settings
- Experience of developing care pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and research on current professional issues
- Working knowledge of the principles and processes involved in clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of TARN
- Knowledge of trauma networks
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise with a multidisciplinary team to aid patient management
- Ability to apply critical thinking to aid decision making processes
- Ability to function at an advanced level
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to prioritise and multitask in the face of multiple demands
Other
Essential
- Proven team leader
- Self-disciplined / motivated
- Team worker
- Excellent communicator
- Patient focused
- Ability to motivate others
- Able to use initiative
- Reflective
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Currently a Registered Nurse, Level 1, Adult - on the live NMC register
- In possession of Advanced Practice Certification in clinical examination and diagnostics (M Level)
- TNCC or equivalent
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Significant clinical experience of working with trauma patients
- Experience in training junior staff
- Proven experience in leading and managing staff
- Evidence of prior working as an autonomous practitioner
- Significant experience working at a Band 6 level within a hospital environment managing an acute patient caseload
Desirable
- Experience of teaching others in both informal and formal settings
- Experience of developing care pathways
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and research on current professional issues
- Working knowledge of the principles and processes involved in clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of TARN
- Knowledge of trauma networks
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own caseload
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to liaise with a multidisciplinary team to aid patient management
- Ability to apply critical thinking to aid decision making processes
- Ability to function at an advanced level
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to prioritise and multitask in the face of multiple demands
Other
Essential
- Proven team leader
- Self-disciplined / motivated
- Team worker
- Excellent communicator
- Patient focused
- Ability to motivate others
- Able to use initiative
- Reflective
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
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).
