Trauma Nurse Coordinator

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Qualified Trauma Nurse Practitioner to join the Trauma Nurse Practitioner team as a Trauma Nurse Coordinator. The post holder will manage trauma lists and provide ongoing pathway care for all trauma patients admitted to the Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

• Organise the trauma lists for both in‑patient and ambulatory patients.
• Attend the Post‑Take Ward Round.
• Attend MDTs as required for specialist trauma.
• Provide clinical expertise and support to trauma patients and nursing staff.
• Prepare for, attend, and facilitate daily trauma meetings and assist in the preparation of the trauma list, both pre‑planned and urgent.
• Facilitate daily post‑take ward rounds, supporting documentation and clinical/operational actions and interventions.
• Ensure all trauma patients are fully prepared for surgery, including completion of pre‑op investigations.
• Work with the Core Administration Team to organise appointments.
• Support patients and ward staff; assist patients in complying with and adhering to prescribed treatments.
• Ensure full and accurate documentation in patient notes.
• Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, ensuring patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers, adapting communication methods for varying levels of understanding, cultural background, and preferred ways of communicating.
• Act as a focal point for communication and information sharing across multidisciplinary groups.
• Respond to patient feedback, including PALS and complaints.

• Registered Nurse with significant experience in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
• Knowledge and skills in traction, spinal management and digital removal of faeces.
• Evidence of change or policy management.
• Strong interpersonal skills – communication, teamwork.
• Problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of guidelines, protocols and policies, both local and national, relating to Trauma and Orthopaedics.
• Good organisational skills and appropriate UK professional registration.

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work/life balance.
• Annual leave – 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays; increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
• NHS pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Money Advice Service.
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff.
• On‑site nursery (based at RBH).
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus‑to‑work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Access to a wide range of Health Service discounts across many brands.

By applying for this post you agree that the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust may transfer the information contained in your application to its preferred applicant management system and, if appointed, to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of core NHS employment checks. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.