To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trauma service. Use expert knowledge to assess and examine patient in the A&E department. History taking and facilitating the admission process by assisting in the requesting of relevant investigations. Facilitatesfast tracking patients to the trauma wards. The co-ordination for the process for all trauma patients from the A&E to theatre and through to discharge. The post holder will be proactive within the daily consultant led trauma ward rounds, contributing to the review and treatment planning for all trauma patients. Ensuring treatment plans are communicated and implemented. Liaising with other clinical teams to optimise patients for their surgery. Contribute to the planning and organisation of the trauma theatre list. Provide an outreach service for outlying patients, including regular review of patients to ensure plan of care is implemented. They will offer support and advice for trauma patients and staff throughout Northampton General Trust. Effective planning, co-ordination and communication within the multidisciplinary team. Provide the interface between the clinical trauma service, patients and relatives to explain current treatment plans, delays and cancellations in treatment. Provide education information and advice to other professionals, including medical and surgical teams across the Acute Unit, district nurses, GPs, practice nurses, community hospitals and community therapists. The post holder will take an active role in getting patients with hip fractures to achieve Best Practice Tariff for Hip Fractures. They will drive the process and be an active part of the audit process, contributing to NHFD and the Harm reviews for hip fractures. Clinical Assessment/ Ward environment Clinical examination/assessment Assessment of the deteriorating patient Maintenance of records and databases Involvement in discharge planning Participation in pre and post-operative ward rounds Undertake nurse-led ward rounds if applicable. Referral for investigations and formulation of a treatment plan based on interpretation of results Interpretation of X-rays and other diagnostic investigations. Performing Fascia iliaca blocks to patient with confirmed hip fractures. Working with anaesthetic team to ensure alternative pain relief. Application of skin and skeletal traction Application of surgical appliances such as collars, TLSO, and splints etc Identification of medical risks and referral to specialty teams such as Anaesthetics Providing information and taking informed consent or working towards consenting patients Undertake clinical assessment to assist Consultants in making multifaceted complex clinical decisions regarding patient management and clinical outcomes, including, where appropriate, listing patients for trauma procedures and discharging patients from the service when treatment is complete. Demonstrate a high level of competence in examination skills. Facilitates the Trauma admissions process for trauma patients admitted to the Trust. Participates in the daily on call orthopaedic consultant trauma meeting and trauma rounds. Uses advanced knowledge and skills to accelerate the admissions process through the A&E department and fast-tracking hip fracture patients as appropriate. Ensures all trauma patients have a detailed care plan, which reflects the specialist trauma care patients receive for their condition or injury. Ensures patients are medically fit for surgery or makes appropriate referrals to other specialities for assessment or treatment of conditions, which prevents patients having surgery. Requesting investigations that assist in optimisation of patients for surgery. Works in conjunction with the Site team to repatriate and/or transfer trauma patients form the other trusts to Northampton. Facilitates good communications with all agencies involved in the continuity of patient care. Provides efficient and effective liaison, co-ordinates and facilitates multi-disciplinary care for outlying trauma patients. Acts as a resource for patients, relatives and carers requiring information and advice regarding episodes of care. Take referrals for ambulatory trauma cases, ensure the patient is prepared and schedule cases on the theatre lists. Maintain the Ambulatory referrals trauma board Advice and support for medical and nursing staff Outcome data collection e.g. NHFD Working closely with the Orthogeriatrician Liaise with therapies and other members of the multidisciplinary team Liaise with bed managers and senior managers regarding priority for treatment Organising additional theatre lists for extra capacity for trauma cases. Drive Best Practice Tariff process for hip fractures Provide an interface between patients waiting at home for surgery and admission on various pathways. Practice and Service Development, Research & Evaluation Participate in audits. Participate in medical/nursing research. Undertake independent audit projects. Contribute to the Surgical site infection data collection Participate in developing new skills and advancing the service Be a source of knowledge and advise at all levels within the organisation. Provide support and advice to the junior medical team. Provide both formal and informal teaching for orthopaedic ward staff and outlying ward staff and as part of the clinical study days. Provide informal teaching to patients and relatives. Offer teaching to community staff regarding trauma and the management and conditions. Participate in induction for both medical and nursing staff programmes and mandatory training for all grades of staff. Pursue personal study in professional development and clinical upgrading relating to liaison and discharge planning. Management of the trauma team Assist in investigation of complaints. Ensure effective communication to ward staff, clinic staff and theatre staff regarding clinical decisions to maximise clinical benefit and the appropriate use of resources. Full time post 37.5 hour per week