NHS

Registered Nurse - Plastic Trauma department


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Pay18.00 - 25.00 / hour
LocationAylesbury/England
Employment typeOther
  • Job Description

      Req#: M0042-26-0112?language=en&page=9&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      Job Title:Registered Nurse -Plastic Trauma Coordinator Nurse

      By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

      Main duties of the job

      What you'll be responsible for:

      • Ensure all patients referred to the plastic trauma clinic on SAU are reviewed and assessed by the junior plastics doctor as promptly as possible.
      • Promote an environment to provide excellence in nursing practice to enable high levels of clinical skills allowing staff to develop to their full potential.
      • Work with the plastics surgical team to ensure safe practice and care of patients during and after minor plastic procedures
      • Act as a scrub nurse during minor operating procedures in MOPS room
      • Be able to see follow ups patients in SPEAC clinic
      • Ensure all relevant tests are carried out, specialist tests as well as wound assessments and dressing changes, where appropriate.

      About us

      Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

      Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

      Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

      Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

      Details

      Date posted

      09 February 2026

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 5

      Salary

      £18 to £25 an hour

      Contract

      Bank

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      M0042-26-0112

      Job locations

      Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

      Mandeville Road

      Aylesbury

      Buckinghamshire

      HP21 8AL


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Title: - Registered Nurse- Plastic Trauma Nurse

      Trust: - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

      Location: -Aylesbury (Stoke Mandeville) and High Wycombe (Wycombe Hospital)

      Pay Rate: £18-£25

      Shift Patterns: - Approval for full time (37.5) but flexible to review part time. Placement anticipated for 3 months.

      Core hours are 08.00-18.00 Mon-Fri but there is scope to be flexible around this. Key days that require cover are Thursdays and Fridays.

      About the Trust-

      Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides high quality care for a population of 500,000 across three hospitals, local bases and within the community. Parking and bus transport links are available at all three hospitals. With a world-famous National Spinal Injuries Centre, quality stroke service and a regional centre for burns and plastics, the Trust also supports the provision of high-quality NHS and industry research in areas including Cancer, Cardiology, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Maternity, Ophthalmology and Paediatric studies.

      Why might this job interest you?

      Being a Registered Nurse - Plastic Trauma Coordinator in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

      What you can add:

      • Ensure all patients referred to the plastic trauma clinic on SAU are reviewed and assessed by the junior plastics doctor as promptly as possible.

      • Ensure all relevant tests are carried out, specialist tests as well as wound assessments and dressing changes, where appropriate.
      • Promote an environment to provide excellence in nursing practice to enable high levels of clinical skills allowing staff to develop to their full potential.
      • Work with the plastics surgical team to ensure safe practice and care of patients during and after minor plastic procedures
      • Act as a scrub nurse during minor operating procedures in MOPS room
      • Be able to see follow ups patients in SPEAC clinic
      • Once deemed competent, to see trauma patients in SPEAC clinic history taking and patient assessment.
      • Clearly communicate any decision to admit patients with the clinical site team and the SAU nurse in charge
      • Responsibly always supervise all nurses and students adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
      • Assist in the management of resources effectively, including budget and human resources.
      • Ensure all patients referred to the plastic trauma clinic on SAU are reviewed and assessed by the junior plastics doctor as promptly as possible.

      • Ensure all relevant tests are carried out, specialist tests as well as wound assessments and dressing changes, where appropriate.
      • Promote an environment to provide excellence in nursing practice to enable high levels of clinical skills allowing staff to develop to their full potential.
      • Work with the plastics surgical team to ensure safe practice and care of patients during and after minor plastic procedures
      • Act as a scrub nurse during minor operating procedures in MOPS room
      • Be able to see follow ups patients in SPEAC clinic
      • Once deemed competent, to see trauma patients in SPEAC clinic history taking and patient assessment.
      • Clearly communicate any decision to admit patients with the clinical site team and the SAU nurse in charge
      • Responsibly always supervise all nurses and students adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
      • Assist in the management of resources effectively, including budget and human resources.

      The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

      What youll need:

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
      • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

      *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

      The benefits we can offer you in return:

      • Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
      • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
      • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
      • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
      • Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
      • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
      • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
      • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
      • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

      Who are NHS Professionals?

      NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

      Apply Today

      By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Title: - Registered Nurse- Plastic Trauma Nurse

      Trust: - Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

      Location: -Aylesbury (Stoke Mandeville) and High Wycombe (Wycombe Hospital)

      Pay Rate: £18-£25

      Shift Patterns: - Approval for full time (37.5) but flexible to review part time. Placement anticipated for 3 months.

      Core hours are 08.00-18.00 Mon-Fri but there is scope to be flexible around this. Key days that require cover are Thursdays and Fridays.

      About the Trust-

      Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, rated Good in their most recent CQC report, provides high quality care for a population of 500,000 across three hospitals, local bases and within the community. Parking and bus transport links are available at all three hospitals. With a world-famous National Spinal Injuries Centre, quality stroke service and a regional centre for burns and plastics, the Trust also supports the provision of high-quality NHS and industry research in areas including Cancer, Cardiology, Diabetes, Gastroenterology, Maternity, Ophthalmology and Paediatric studies.

      Why might this job interest you?

      Being a Registered Nurse - Plastic Trauma Coordinator in the NHS is a versatile and impactful role that spans across various healthcare settings, from hospitals to community clinics. It involves providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, addressing both acute medical needs and long-term health management. The flexibility in scheduling allows general nurses to balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments, ensuring they can deliver compassionate and effective care while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

      What you can add:

      • Ensure all patients referred to the plastic trauma clinic on SAU are reviewed and assessed by the junior plastics doctor as promptly as possible.

      • Ensure all relevant tests are carried out, specialist tests as well as wound assessments and dressing changes, where appropriate.
      • Promote an environment to provide excellence in nursing practice to enable high levels of clinical skills allowing staff to develop to their full potential.
      • Work with the plastics surgical team to ensure safe practice and care of patients during and after minor plastic procedures
      • Act as a scrub nurse during minor operating procedures in MOPS room
      • Be able to see follow ups patients in SPEAC clinic
      • Once deemed competent, to see trauma patients in SPEAC clinic history taking and patient assessment.
      • Clearly communicate any decision to admit patients with the clinical site team and the SAU nurse in charge
      • Responsibly always supervise all nurses and students adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
      • Assist in the management of resources effectively, including budget and human resources.
      • Ensure all patients referred to the plastic trauma clinic on SAU are reviewed and assessed by the junior plastics doctor as promptly as possible.

      • Ensure all relevant tests are carried out, specialist tests as well as wound assessments and dressing changes, where appropriate.
      • Promote an environment to provide excellence in nursing practice to enable high levels of clinical skills allowing staff to develop to their full potential.
      • Work with the plastics surgical team to ensure safe practice and care of patients during and after minor plastic procedures
      • Act as a scrub nurse during minor operating procedures in MOPS room
      • Be able to see follow ups patients in SPEAC clinic
      • Once deemed competent, to see trauma patients in SPEAC clinic history taking and patient assessment.
      • Clearly communicate any decision to admit patients with the clinical site team and the SAU nurse in charge
      • Responsibly always supervise all nurses and students adhering to the NMC code of Professional Conduct.
      • Assist in the management of resources effectively, including budget and human resources.

      The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

      What youll need:

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years
      • Comply with NMC Professional Registration and keep up to date with current nursing practices

      *Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

      The benefits we can offer you in return:

      • Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
      • Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
      • Blue Light Card NHS Discount Provider
      • First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
      • Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.
      • Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
      • Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.
      • Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
      • Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

      Who are NHS Professionals?

      NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

      Apply Today

      By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of : -
      • Statement of NMC Registration
      • Degree /Diploma in Nursing
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 3 years.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • All Registered Nurse roles will be required to provide evidence of : -
      • Statement of NMC Registration
      • Degree /Diploma in Nursing

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Additional information

      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.

      UK Registration

      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Professionals Limited

      Address

      Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

      Mandeville Road

      Aylesbury

      Buckinghamshire

      HP21 8AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      NHS Professionals Limited

      Address

      Stoke Mandeville Hospital Nhs Trust

      Mandeville Road

      Aylesbury

      Buckinghamshire

      HP21 8AL


      Employer's website

      https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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