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Job overview

The Major trauma ward is one of the four trauma centers in London. We provide nursing care for all trauma patients in the North-West of London. The Major Trauma

Ward is a 19 bedded ward delivering level 1 care to a complex group of poly-trauma patients including intracranial, spinal cord and column injuries, as well as cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopaedic, plastic, general surgery and maxillofacial injuries.

We are a busy and fast paced ward delivers expert care to patients with tracheostomies, chest drains, invasive analgesia and have five beds for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Our daily multidisciplinary approach to patient care allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, who may be facing life changing injuries as a result of trauma.

You will work as part of the trauma team delivering and ensuring an effective and high quality of care & service is delivered to every major trauma patient.

We are looking for a innovative, driven individual who is passionate about delivering high quality patient centered care to join our trauma team.

Main duties of the job

• You will work as registered nurse in the major trauma ward at St Mary's Hospital, providing high quality effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients.
• You will care and support patients as they are having treatment and work within the Multidisciplainary Team, liasing with the flow of patients throughout the trauma pathway ensuring gold standard nursing care is provided.
• You will also be working with the expectation to achieve and promote our Trust Values  and monitor a safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience,
• delivering high quality of care from admission to discharge of the trauma patient and contribute to the delivery of the trauma service.     

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.  

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.