Major Trauma Practitioner - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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You will support the Major Trauma Service with the coordination of designated major trauma patients on the major trauma pathway from admission to discharge/repatriation.

The post holder will work alongside the relevant multi-disciplinary in-patient speciality teams in the MTC and link in with providers in the wider East of England Trauma Network.


You will be expected to implement and audit key performance indicators relating to the management of trauma patients, in particular elderly trauma, as detailed in national targets.

There will be a need to establish and develop relationships with other health care and community providers to benefit the patient experience and journey and be a source of information and advice for clinicians, patients and relatives.


Working as part of the Major Trauma Coordination Service, the post holder will practice independently using advanced clinical, analytical and decision making skills.

The role will need the ability to work across professional, departmental and organisational boundaries to develop patient-centred, seamless care pathways.

You will need to perform at an advanced level to support the major trauma pathway and can demonstrate your ability at this level through:

  • Expert clinical practice
  • Leadership and management in order to improve and transform services
  • Education and development of self and others.
  • In addition to managing a caseload of patients, the role will have a key function in the implementation of new/changing national targets for major trauma in order to support the discharge and rehabilitation end of the pathway, linking in with relevant professionals across the Major Trauma Centre and Major Trauma Network and coordinate the completion and distribution of trauma rehabilitation prescriptions as appropriate.
  • Working as part of the Major Trauma Service you will practice independently using advanced clinical, analytical and decision making skills.
  • You will be a registered professional (nursing or allied heath) and have a background in trauma care.
Come Nurse with us

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.


You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development.

Our values ofTogether - Safe, Kind, Excellentsupport the delivery of outstanding care.

We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.


Closing date: 12 January 2023

Interviews are due to be held on the 20 January 2023

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

  • Our values and reputation for outstanding care
  • Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
  • Career and development opportunities
  • Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
  • Research experience and opportunities
  • Lovely location and quality of life
  • Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)
Benefits to you


We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.


Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given.

In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
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