Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the trauma and orthopaedic department for an experienced, enthusiastic nurse to become a band 6 Senior Ambulatory Care Nurse. The aim is to provide cover 7 days a week to new trauma patients and ensure they are managed and treated within a timely manner.
The role demands that you work on-call alongside the orthopaedic nursing team and support the on-call orthopaedic surgical team in the assessment and admission of orthopaedic trauma presenting to Pilgrim and Lincoln Hospital. This includes planning a programme of care for patients from admission to theatre and beyond.
The post holder will ideally have a minimum of two years orthopaedic experience at band 5 within a trauma or orthopaedic environment. Extended roles such as ECG, cannulation and venepuncture are desirable.
It is essential that the applicant have sound management and organisational skills, with a calm and professional manner when dealing with the often stressful service demands. They should be proactively managing and helping to develop the orthopaedic trauma services.
Applicants are expected to be flexible in working long days, early and late shifts including weekends but not nights.
This job advert is for 2.63 WTE based at LCH and 2.63 WTE based at PHB, although an element of cross cover will be required in incidences of annual leave
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job description for the extensive list of the main duties of the role.
The Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) will provide a 7 day service; providing a first point of contact and comprehensive triage and clinical assessment to patients and/or their carers/relatives resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision and plan of care.
The team will be responsible for health triage and assessment of ambulant individuals presenting with an orthopaedic complaint, including supporting aversion of unnecessary hospital admission through assessment and treatment of individuals, assessing complex and specialist needs in order to assist the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care.
Referrals are received from Accident & Emergency departments, Urgent Treatment Centres, Out of Hours Services, GP and ambulance services across Lincolnshire.The need for a permanent trauma assessment unit identifies the following benefits:o Avoids unnecessary admittances to hospital; significantly improving the patient experience and reducing the risk of hospital acquired illnesses and injurieso Improves the flow from the Emergency Department, supporting the Trust's 4-hour access targeto Improves the availability for inpatient beds, improving elective throughput which will in turn increase incomeo Creates and enhances modern and forward-thinking nursing
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ba(Hons) in Adult Nursing.
- Current registration with NMC.
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Level 6 History Taking and Physical Assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Catheterisation - Male & Female
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Acute clinical assessment and examination skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
- Systematic approach to work and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and agencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Prepared to undertake further continuing professional development
- Effective keyboard and computer skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
- Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulations relating to health both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of clinical governance including risk assessment and management.
- Understanding of the philosophy of Ambulatory care and the integration of Health Care service delivery.
- Understanding of quality indicators utilised within the secondary care setting
- Understanding the use of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision
- Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain communication with individuals/ groups regarding difficult or complex matters
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Ability to and experience with PGDs
- Ability to demonstrate innovative ways to achieve patient centred care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working directly with patients/clients in emergency/urgent care setting
- Experience of triage and assessment
- Experience of mentorship and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience with 3-way catheters and irrigation
- Worked as part of an integrated health and social care team
- Experience of audit
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to ULHT core values
- Effective Team Player
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ba(Hons) in Adult Nursing.
- Current registration with NMC.
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Level 6 History Taking and Physical Assessment.
Skills
Essential
- Catheterisation - Male & Female
- Cannulation
- Venepuncture
- Effective communication skills written and verbal
- Acute clinical assessment and examination skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative with strong organisational skills.
- Ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
- Systematic approach to work and ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Ability to work collaboratively with other teams and agencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Prepared to undertake further continuing professional development
- Effective keyboard and computer skills
- Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
- Knowledge and understanding of policies and regulations relating to health both locally and nationally
- Knowledge of clinical governance including risk assessment and management.
- Understanding of the philosophy of Ambulatory care and the integration of Health Care service delivery.
- Understanding of quality indicators utilised within the secondary care setting
- Understanding the use of professional reflection and the importance of appraisals and supervision
- Demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain communication with individuals/ groups regarding difficult or complex matters
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programmes of care
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Ability to and experience with PGDs
- Ability to demonstrate innovative ways to achieve patient centred care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working directly with patients/clients in emergency/urgent care setting
- Experience of triage and assessment
- Experience of mentorship and supervision of staff
Desirable
- Experience with 3-way catheters and irrigation
- Worked as part of an integrated health and social care team
- Experience of audit
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to ULHT core values
- Effective Team Player
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
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).
