Job Description

Would you like to work in one of the best Major Trauma Centres in the country?



At St Mary's Major Trauma Ward we look after patients who have gone through life changing experiences, such as road traffic collisions, violent assaults, suicide attempts, significant falls and much, much more.



Our patients can have severe life threatening injuries and include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord and column injuries, cardiothoracic injuries, orthopaedic and plastic injuries, maxillofacial trauma and general surgical trauma.



Our Trauma ward is a fast paced environment , which will exposes you to a broad range of surgical and medical specialities working together to get the best outcome for our patients.



The post holder will act as a role model for junior staff members in the delivery of a consistent high standard of nursing practice.



They will deputise for the Matron and will support the leadership and management of the Trauma ward with particular emphasis on quality and clinical standards.



They will have continuing clinical responsibility for managing the wards in the absence of the Matron which will include:



understanding finances

Maintaining a safe staff ratio

Delegation and supervision of all grades of staff

Be visible and approachable for patients, staff and visitors.

Provide clinical support for the nursing staff and maintain a high level of trauma care is provided.



At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.



Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.



Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.



We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.



The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.



For both overviews please view the attachment with the job advert.