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Job summary

Main area
Trauma and Orthopaedics
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Secondment: 12 months (Fixed term if external)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday- Friday)
Job ref
223-TNP-233
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£35,392 - £42,618 per annum/ pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
Today at 23:59

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Trauma Nurse Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic nurse.

We are looking for a nurse with the relevant orthopaedic experience who will be working with orthopaedic trauma patients to assist their journey from admission to discharge with all long bone fractures, joint injuries and chronic orthopaedic conditions.  The successful candidate would be competent in computer skills to aid working with current NHFD  guidelines, collecting data and following-up patients post discharge. 

The post holder will be also working closely with ward staff keeping them updated on any changes and must have excellent communication skills.  They will be required to liaise with all members of the multidisciplinary team, to expedite the patient journey and flow through the inpatient resources.  They will communicate with patients, relatives and carers including health education, health promotion, care planning, breaking bad news and end of life support.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be assisting in the complex and challenging journey of the orthopaedic trauma patient following this life changing event.  The post holder will provide a safe and open approach to their patient care needs, becoming the patients advocate to enable them to make an informed choice. 

The  Trauma Nurse team will provide leadership of a new Ambulatory Trauma Area, ensuring  specialist orthopaedic care of the trauma patient, from the earliest opportunity following the identification of the injuries until their discharge.

The successful candidate will be also be leading and supporting safeguarding issues, working closely with patients living with Dementia and help with referrals both internally and externally.

Working for our organisation

If you feel you possess these specialised skills and commitment we want to hear from you so you can join our enthusiastic, friendly and dedicated team.

This is an exciting time for Trauma Orthopaedics at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, with improvements and service changes forging ahead of the anticipated Hospital Transformation Program. This opportunity is for those wishing to develop clinical skills, and leadership skills. Opportunities may be given to complete non-medical prescribing qualifications and to gain enhanced clinical skills such as administration of facia blocks. With the aim of ensuring specialist orthopaedic care at the front door of the hospital.

The successful candidate will be expected to move to the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital with the Acute trauma as per Hospital Transformation Project, as the project develops

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Candidate Job Pack.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse
  • Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable criteria
  • Degree level qualification
  • non medical prescribing qualification
  • Physical Assessment qualification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Registered Nurse with extensive Orthopaedic experience
  • High level of clinical skills and knowledge
  • Ability to undertake preceptor/mentor role
Desirable criteria
  • Involvement in nursing audit and research
  • Leadership experience
  • Experience as a change leader

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidiscinary team setting
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills including, verbal, non-verbal and written
  • Positive attitude to change
Desirable criteria
  • Computer literacy including databases

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Trudy Hurst
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07713357015
Additional information

Debbie Archer

Specialist Nurse Practitioner

[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402