Trauma Nurse Practitioner/Trainee Advanced Clinical Nurse PractitionerNHS

Job summary

Trauma and Orthopaedics is recruiting! Working with us at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the coordination and delivery of high-quality trauma care. As a Trauma Coordinator, you will work closely with orthopaedic surgeons, anaesthetists, theatre teams, emergency department staff, ward teams, trauma nurse practitioners, physiotherapists, and discharge coordinators to ensure patients receive timely, safe, and effective care throughout their trauma pathway. This is a dynamic and rewarding role where you will be at the centre of trauma service management, coordinating patient flow, supporting achievement of national trauma standards, and facilitating communication across the multidisciplinary team. You will contribute to improving patient outcomes and ensuring an efficient trauma service from admission through to surgery and discharge. Once established within the role, there are excellent opportunities for professional development, leadership experience, service improvement projects, and career progression within Trauma and Orthopaedics.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide for the care and on-going management of trauma patients admitted to the Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, including providing care for the presenting patient, from initialhistory taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis,treatmentand evaluation of care. They will work autonomously as a senior professional within Trust and NMC policies, protocols and guidelines,demonstratingsafe, clinical decision-making,high levelsof critical thinking and holistic practice, adhering to trust values,policiesand procedures.

As a practitioner they will also be working within the national framework and adhering to statutory and regulatory requirements inclusive ofmaintaininga professional portfolio of practice and competence.

ThetACPwillassistwithaudit, research and developmentinitiatingthe implementation, evaluation and development of multidisciplinary guidelines and protocols, incorporating current best evidence in consultation with medical and nursing staff for the care of patients across the Trust.

The post holder will promote the concept of clinical governance andfacilitate the implementation of the nursing/midwifery/AHP Strategy and work within agreed Trust/Unit protocols and guidelines.

Job description

For a full list of responsibilities and tasks associated with this role, please refer to the job description/person specification attached to this vacancy.

About us

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

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