Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our team for a band 4 trauma coordinator. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for Trauma and Orthopaedics and have an in-depth knowledge of trauma care delivery.

The Trauma Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the efficient coordination and management of trauma patients within the Trauma & Orthopaedic service. The post holder will coordinate pending trauma cases both in hospital and in the community, support the organisation of daily trauma theatre lists, and ensure patients are appropriately scheduled and managed along the trauma pathway.

The role requires close collaboration with Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), medical staff, theatre teams, and external referring hospitals to ensure timely care and smooth patient flow. The Trauma Coordinator will also support rota management for junior doctors and act as a point of contact for trauma-related patient enquiries

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Main duties of the job

Trauma / Patient Pathway Coordination

• Coordinate trauma cases for patients admitted to hospital and those being managed at home requiring surgical intervention.
• Organise and manage the daily trauma theatre list, using clinical systems to ensure appropriate allocation of cases and prioritisation in line with clinical urgency.
• Maintain oversight of the trauma Dash board ensuring all cases progress through the appropriate care pathway.
• Liaise with theatre teams to ensure Patient flow is maintained effectively and safely.
• Monitor patient progress and escalate delays or issues to the clinical team.

Communication and Patient Support

• Acting as a point of contact for patients and their families,  addressing patient questions and concerns promptly regarding surgical scheduling, admission details, and pathway updates.
• Manage and respond to trauma phone line enquiries
• Ensure effective communication between clinical teams, wards, theatres, and administrative departments.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.