Job summaryThe Major trauma ward is one of the four trauma centers in London. We provide nursing care for all trauma patients in the North-West of London. The Major TraumaWard is a 19 bedded ward delivering level 1 care to a complex group of poly-trauma patients including intracranial, spinal cord and column injuries, as well as cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopaedic, plastic, general surgery and maxillofacial injuries.We are a busy and fast paced ward delivers expert care to patients with tracheostomies, chest drains, invasive analgesia and have five beds for patients requiring cardiac monitoring. Our daily multidisciplinary approach to patient care allows us to achieve the best outcomes for our patients, who may be facing life changing injuries as a result of trauma.You will work as part of the trauma team delivering and ensuring an effective and high quality of care & service is delivered to every major trauma patient.We are looking for a innovative, driven individual who is passionate about delivering high quality patient centered care to join our trauma team.Main duties of the jobYou will work as registered nurse in the major trauma ward at St Mary's Hospital, providing high quality effective and individualised nursing care to a variety of patients.You will care and support patients as they are having treatment and work within the Multidisciplainary Team, liasing with the flow of patients throughout the trauma pathway ensuring gold standard nursing care is provided.You will also be working with the expectation to achieve and promote our Trust Values and monitor a safe and effective practice, enhance the patient experience,delivering high quality of care from admission to discharge of the trauma patient and contribute to the delivery of the trauma service.About usAt 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.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 Job Description attachment with the job advert.Person SpecificationEducation/ QualificationsEssentialNumeracy, and spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements (Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1)Nursing DegreeRegistered Nurse with NMC PinExperienceDesirablePlacements in Trauma, Orthopaedics and or Neurosurgery is desirableSkills/Knowledge/ AbilitiesEssentialGood communication skillsTeaching. Ability to organise ward activities and to use initiative.Skills required to undertake clinical activity related to specialityBasic IT skillsDesirableKnowledge of speciality desirableDemonstrates a clear understanding of the roleDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt Mary's HospitalLondonW2 1NYEmployer's websitehttps://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)