Trauma Coordinator - Sunderland, United Kingdom - South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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To provide Trust wide nursing clinical leadership in the management of emergency Orthopaedic patients.

To coordinate activity within the trust liaising with other health care professionals to ensure patients are managed effectively and efficiently through the Orthopaedic emergency pathway.

To improve the scheduling of surgery, reduce cancelled operations and reduce pre-operative fasting To coordinate the delivery and development of the specialist service through the use of effective evidence based practice in line with agreed national standards for patient safety and monitoring.

To contribute to the organisation of multidisciplinary, patient centred care.


To be accountable for the planning and delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient care in relation to dedicated pathways of care, working as an autonomous practitioner within the specialism.

To provide specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the assessment, management and care of patients within the specialist area.

To continuously improve clinical care standards in line with the clinical governance framework. To exercise accountability as set out in the NMC/HCPC Code.

To ensure effective communication internally and externally regarding patient care and resources. Provide education and training to clinical staff across the Trust.

Provide expert specialist clinical advice and support to patients and clinical staff within the Trust on the management and care of patients within the specialist area.

To provide direct access for patients, either face to face or telephone consultation.

To represent the service nationwide. FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT

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