Staff Nurse - Trauma Assessment Unit (TAU)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated nurse with excellent communication skills who has a passion for providing exceptional high quality care to our patients that are assessed in TAU by maintaining the high standards of quality and safety, and to ensure our patients get the best experience possible.
We are an outpatients department which is run by a multidisciplinary service consisting of consultants, clinicians, advanced orthopaedic practitioners, nurse practitioners, nurses, health care assistants and administrative staff. We have strong, close links with other departments such as the orthopaedic fracture clinic, the plaster room, radiology team, the emergency department, the trauma coordinators, therapists, clinical site team and trauma and orthopaedic wards.
We provide a service of assessment and reviewing trauma and orthopaedic patients whereby relevant testing, imaging and intervention can take place with a view for appropriate management.
Main Duties of the Job
As a staff nurse in TAU you will have duties and responsibilities such as:
1. Initial assessments of patients whilst waiting for the on call team, nurse practitioners and consultants to assess/review patients.
2. Take observations, perform blood glucose testing, take blood samples, cannulate and perform bladder scans.
3. Understand and assist in the application of braces, slings and splints.
4. Provide appropriate wound care and management.
5. Support the doctors while performing minor procedures in the treatment room and with dressing application.
6. Administer medications.
7. Provide health education and teaching to patients and carers.
8. Keep patients informed, provide comfort and reassurance.
You will be required to work according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and relevant professional guidelines as a named nurse for a defined group of patients and take responsibility for:
1. The assessment of care and health educational needs.
2. The development, implementation and evaluation of care including discharge planning for each patient.
3. Promoting and participating in the implementation of the RUH Nursing strategy.
4. Reviewing nursing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
5. Providing clinical support to departments as required.
About Us
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 well-being, 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 well-being.
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team.
Job Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Essential
* Achieved grade as RCN registered nurse.
* Trauma & orthopaedic interest.
* BsC (Hons) degree or equivalent.
Desirable
* Trauma & orthopaedic experience.
* Experience in trauma & orthopaedics.
* Venepuncture and cannulation competency.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG
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