The Major trauma ward is one of the four trauma centres 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, and 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 and service is delivered to every major trauma patient.

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

Main duties of the job

• To provide 1:1 support for vulnerable patients unable to be left alone
• To fill out behaviour charts in order to monitor patient behaviour
• To assist and support the registered nurse, under supervision, with the delivery of direct patient care, with the needs of the patient at the centre of care delivery
• To improve the patient experience

About us

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. Please talk to us at interview.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

• Numeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
• Registered Nurse with NMC Pin
• Nursing Degree

Experience

Desirable

• Placements in Trauma, Orthopaedics and or Neurosurgery is desirable

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

• Teaching. Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative
• Ability to solve problems and contribute new ideas
• Able to assess, care and escalate deteriorating patients
• Competency in medication
• Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to speciality
• Basic IT skills
• Knowledge of quality, standard setting and audit
• NMC Code of Conduct

Desirable

• Knowledge of speciality desirable

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

St Mary's Hospital

Praed Street

London

W2 1NY

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