Trauma Sister/Charge Nurse and Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity for a registered nurse with trauma and orthopaedic experience to join our dynamic Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU) team.

The role involves the coordination of care of trauma patients and their surgeries, working closely with a vast multi-disciplinary team to utilise theatre capacity and to ensure a smooth patient pathway and care, alongside effective communication with all involved.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated specialist nurse with the ability to demonstrate good organisational, leadership and interpersonal skills skills.

You will also be required to support the on-call team with minor procedures for patients and to support surgeons with local anaesthetic elective hand and foot soft tissue surgeries within the treatment room once full training has been given.

Why join us?

• You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, kindness, and excellence.
• You’ll contribute to innovation through research, education, and service development, whilst enjoy opportunities for professional growth and leadership training.
• You'll be joining a passionate, dedicated team which prides ourselves on delivering compassionate, patient-centred care.
  
  

If you’re someone who will champion patient safety, quality improvement, and inclusive care, as well as mentor and motivate colleagues to create a positive and empowering culture, we want to hear from you - apply now.

To arrange an informal visit or ask any questions, please do contact Senior Sister Julie on email: juliette.jackson@nhs.net

In This Role, You Will

• Lead the progression of orthopaedic trauma patients through agreed clinical pathways, ensuring care is underpinned by evidence‑based practice.
• Coordinate and champion the Hip Trauma Integrated Care Pathway, tailoring support around each patient’s specialist needs.
• Promote a truly patient‑focused approach, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across the surgical division.

Educate patients and carers, helping them understand their treatment options and supporting them to make healthy, informed choices.

Maintain a safe and effective clinical environment, upholding the highest standards of patient care.

Ensure clear, compassionate communication with patients, families and colleagues.

Protect patient confidentiality at all times.

Support, supervise and mentor junior staff, encouraging reflective practice and professional development.

Provide hands‑on clinical support as required to deliver high‑quality care.

Raise and escalate any patient safety concerns appropriately and promptly.

Enter and manage data on the National Hip Fracture Database, developing action plans based on national findings.

Help prevent complaints through proactive, sensitive communication with patients and relatives.

Maintain health, safety and wellbeing for patients, families and colleagues.

Support with minor procedures and soft tissue surgeries within the treatment room

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the

future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Jackson Job title: Senior Sister Email address: Juliette.jackson@nhs.net Telephone number: 01225 824388

If you would like to arrange an informal visit or ask any questions, please do contact me via email:Juliette.jackson@nhs.net