Band 7 Trauma Nurse Practitioner

Overview

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the Clinical Nurse Specialist Team for Trauma, here at Heartlands Hospital. We are the largest Hip Fracture Fragility Service in the UK, looking after approximately 1300 NOFs per year, working toward the best practice tariff ensuring patients get gold standard care. We also manage approximately 100 per month patients at home while they wait for surgery, under the ambulatory pathway. We can offer a permanent full-time position and additionally a 12-month secondment post, with opportunities to develop new skills such as fascia iliaca blocks. Health Assessment and Nurse PrescribingIn partnership with members of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will develop, implement and evaluate seamless specialist Trauma service. They will ensure patients receive the highest standard of clinical care. As a nursing expert the post holder will demonstrate a high level of expertise and knowledge within the specialist''s service, providing advice, education and support to staff, patients their families and carers.The post holder will be involved in clinical audit activity within their specialist area. The post holder is responsible for contributing / leading the on-going development of clinical practice, standards of care within the service including the development of policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. They will undertake service developments in collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.Main duties of the job

Demonstrate safe, compassionate, consistent and appropriate practice and expert nursing advice using up to date knowledge and evidence to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care, communicate findings, influence changes and promote health and best practice.Make person centred, evidence-based judgements in partnership with others involved in the care process to ensure high quality care.Provide a seamless, high-quality service from referral through to assessment, diagnosed treatment and review, referring to other specialists as required. Provide guidance to staff, patients, their families and carers on pathway navigation.Carry out those activities required to conduct and record a comprehensive assessment of a person''s nursing requirements. Be mindful and record relevant details of cognitive understanding, spiritual and religious beliefs and patient''s wishes.Demonstrate competence to a level associated with underpinning training and education to ensure a comprehensive physical and mental patient assessment is undertaken.The post holder is accountable for their safe, effective clinical practice and working as part of a defined team and supporting team performance, ensuring efficient and effective use of physical and human resources. They will provide a range of educational and training packages for health care staff and patients.If you wish to discuss this opportunity further and have a strong interest in trauma then please get in touch.About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.Details

Date posted: 05 September 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 7Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible workingReference number: 304-9010330Job locations: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 5SSJob responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*Person Specification

QualificationsRegistered Adult NMC RegisterEvidence of post registration CPD / Post registration qualification in ( appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to degree / masters level equivalent FHEQ Level 6 /7Recognised mentorship courseDesirableTo have or working towards a MSc/ Masters qualificationTo have or working towards advanced health assessment module where applicable to the roleNon Medical Prescriber/ willingness to undertake - where applicable to the roleExperienceEvidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMCSignificant years post registration experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at B6 or above in defined or associated specialityExtensive experience of working autonomously at a specialist levelEvidence of achievements and career development in current post and of ongoing professional development/competenceDemonstrate expert knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to specialityExperience and enthusiasm for developing educational programmes and teaching / assessing and supervising others in a clinical settingWorking in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environmentExperience of patient service user advocacy roleCan demonstrate expert nursing knowledge with an ability to assess, plan , implement and evaluate specialist care delivered to patients and give advice and information to patients / relatives/ care staffAwareness of current relevant NHS policy context relating to the specialityHas understanding / experience of the principles of SafeguardingKnowledge of corporate and clinical governanceDesirableExperience of delivering change management both personally and as a facilitatorExperience in service developmentAwareness of current research related to the specialityAdditional CriteriaAbility to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseloadAbility to communicate with a wide range of health care professionals, on a variety of complex and sensitive issues which require persuasive and empathetic skills.Ability to work autonomously , manage / prioritise own workload , supervise / appraise and asses junior staffCompetent in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices relevant to the scope of practice requiredAbility to work under pressure across competing prioritiesAbility to undertake clinical audit , analyse information and develop robust measureable action plans to support improvement / changeEvidence of ability to compile reports and documents for internal / external communicationKnowledge of current evidence based practice and ability to apply to service and policy developmentAbility to adapt behaviour to changing circumstancesPositive and enthusiastic attitudeAbility to communicate articulately and motivate othersEvidence of flexible and innovative approach to service delivery and developmentAbility to work a varied shift pattern where requiredAbility to act on own initiativeOther

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers ..... full job details .....