Job summary
The Trauma and Orthopedic team at Basildon Hospital are looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced individual who has an passion for orthopaedic and trauma nursing to help work within our friendly team.
You will work within our Trauma team to provide a high standard of individualised care to patients, taking the lead, acting as a role model and supporting the service in driving quality care provision forward.
You will play a major role in coordinating the care of Trauma patients by managing patients from admission via the Emergency Dept, clinics and wards, monitoring and developing Trauma pathways and supporting the inpatient clinical teams in delivering best practice care to those with a traumatic injury.
This role is on a permanent full time basis.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to lead, develop and maintain our Trauma Service and Virtual Fracture Clinic taking referrals from the Emergency Department, GPs, consultants, nurses, from fracture trauma lists and our fracture clinic. You will be expected to maintain the Trauma service and work autonomously in a nurse led Virtual Fracture Clinic.
Working with the Senior Team you will be instrumental in developing our service ensuring that patients who engage with the service receive the highest possible standard of care delivery.
Experience in the area of Orthopaedics / Trauma nursing is essential. We have a strong commitment to the personal and professional development of our staff and the successful candidate will be expected to develop the team through support, individual appraisal, mentorship and clinical supervision. Senior Staff will also provide you with opportunities to explore your career pathways.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newlyformed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best healthservices for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
'one team, working together'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We look forward to your application. Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse On NMC
- Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- Recognised Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Experience in trauma and orthopedics
- Significant post registration experience. with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
Person Attributes
Essential
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Organizational abilityo Role modelo Negotiation skillso IT skillso Data collection and recording (important for judging work volume, planning resources and audit)
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse On NMC
- Evidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7
- Recognised Mentorship Course
Desirable
- Experience in trauma and orthopedics
- Significant post registration experience. with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
Person Attributes
Essential
- Excellent personal and communication skills
- Organizational abilityo Role modelo Negotiation skillso IT skillso Data collection and recording (important for judging work volume, planning resources and audit)
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).
