Associate Trauma Co-ordinator

Band 4 Associate Trauma Co-ordinator

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner or Nursing Associate to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment where you can make a real and meaningful difference to patients every day.

Working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will support patients throughout their healthcare journey, helping to ensure they receive timely, effective and compassionate treatment.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to further develop your clinical skills in a dynamic and supportive setting. You will have the autonomy to organise and prioritise your workload, contribute to patient assessment, care planning and reviews, and actively support positive patient outcomes. You will also be supported to complete ongoing training and competency development to enhance your practice and career progression.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for coordinating and delivering care for a designated group of patients, working with confidence and accountability. As a valued member of the team, you will also support colleagues by delegating appropriate tasks, supervising learners and students, and sharing your knowledge to promote a culture of learning and excellence.

Working collaboratively across the Trust, you will use your strong communication skills to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. You will act as a patient advocate, uphold the NMC Code at all times, and contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practice in line with Trust values, policies and best practice standards.

Person specification

Qualifications and Professional Registration

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English
• NMC Registered Nursing Associate or Assistant Practitioner

Desirable

• Nursing Care experience

Experinence

Essential

• Substantive experience in working on a trauma/Orthopaedic ward, A&E or ICU setting

Desirable

• Understands the trauma pathway, demonstrates good Orthopaedic knowledge and experience.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to problem solve, make decisions and challenge poor practice
• Able to work Autonomously, plan and prioritise workload
• Proficient IT Skills, including but not limited to all Microsoft Office Programmes

Desirable

• Evidence of contrubuting to teaching others, actively seeking to delvlop own skills and clinical knowlegde
• Evidence of participation in audits, research and development

About the employer

Our Trauma Orthopaedic team fosters a supportive and collaborative environment, where every team member is valued. We promote open communication and a culture of mutual respect, ensuring that staff can thrive and deliver the highest standard of care.

Work Ethic:We are passionate about providing exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. Our team upholds high professional standards, with a focus on continuous learning and clinical excellence.