Job summary
An exciting 12 month secondment opportunity has arisen for a full time Rehabilitation Coordinatorto be a key part of the Major Trauma Service within the Cambridge Major Trauma Centre at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a passionate Major Trauma Rehabilitation Coordinator with a background in Physiotherapy to support the major trauma pathway for the complex major trauma patients, from admission right through to their rehabilitation and onward journey. You must be organised and methodical, work effectively within the wider multidisciplinary teams and also be able to use your own initiative and clinical judgement in providing the right care and decision making regarding trauma rehabilitation pathways.
The complexity of the care and rehabilitation pathways for these major trauma patients treated in the regional Major Trauma Centre makes this role very exciting and with capacity for innovation. We require someone with equal knowledge and skills to drive excellent patient care forward.
You will need to perform at an advanced level to support the major trauma pathway and can demonstrate their ability at this level through:
- Expert clinical practice
- Leadership and management in order to improve and transform services
- Education and development of self and others
Main duties of the job
Working within the Major Trauma Service, responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the major trauma rehabilitation pathway.
Working closely with the wider Major Trauma Service multi-disciplinary team and the wider MTC Major Trauma Rehabilitation Consultant Team, the Inpatient Therapy Teams identify the projected on-going specialist and non-specialist rehabilitation needs for major trauma patients.
Working with the Inpatient Therapy teams and Rehabilitation Consultant Team, coordinate each element of Inpatient transitions of rehabilitation care.
Ensure all major trauma patients have a completed rehabilitation prescription in line with national standards and Best Practice Tariff targets. Ensure the process and completion is coordinated and the Rehabilitation Prescription is verified prior to the patient discharge.
Implement and audit key performance indicators relating to the management of trauma patients. Work with the Trauma Service Office to support data collection and audit relating to the Rehabilitation Prescription.
Establish and develop relationships with Inpatient Therapy, CNPs, Trauma Rehabilitation and Discharge Planning Teams, in addition to other CCGs and health care / Community providers.
Working with the Major Trauma Signposting Partnership (MTSP), where trauma patients can be supported through early access of rehabilitation to meet their needs.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19 July 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 19 July 2023.
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Master's Degree (Level 7)
- -Registered professional of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent (if Physiotherapist)
- -Member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- -At least one relevant post registration course
- -Proven CPD relevant to the assessment process / clinical area complex patient group
- -Teaching Qualification or equivalent
- -Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- -Research Module
- -Post registration qualification in speciality
Experience
Essential
- -Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert specialist physiotherapy skills
- -Accept personal accountability for own practice
- -Experience of formal / informal teaching
- -Experience of initiating change
Desirable
- -Experience of managing patients requiring non-invasive ventilator support within scope of practice
Knowledge
Essential
- -Understanding of evidence-based practice
- -Understanding of Clinical Governance
- -Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this
- -Understanding of rehabilitation services in the EoE, including referral pathways for onward placements
- -Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- -Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- -Assess and manage risk in own area
- -Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
- -Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England
Desirable
- -Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- -Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- -Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
- -Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- -Able to drive or able to travel independently
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Master's Degree (Level 7)
- -Registered professional of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy or equivalent (if Physiotherapist)
- -Member of the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)
- -At least one relevant post registration course
- -Proven CPD relevant to the assessment process / clinical area complex patient group
- -Teaching Qualification or equivalent
- -Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- -Research Module
- -Post registration qualification in speciality
Experience
Essential
- -Significant relevant experience in the Specialty and ability to demonstrate expert specialist physiotherapy skills
- -Accept personal accountability for own practice
- -Experience of formal / informal teaching
- -Experience of initiating change
Desirable
- -Experience of managing patients requiring non-invasive ventilator support within scope of practice
Knowledge
Essential
- -Understanding of evidence-based practice
- -Understanding of Clinical Governance
- -Understand of patient pathways its complexities and how to support the patient through this
- -Understanding of rehabilitation services in the EoE, including referral pathways for onward placements
- -Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- -Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- -Assess and manage risk in own area
- -Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
- -Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England
Desirable
- -Ability to assess complex information, formulate a diagnosis and plan patient management using clinical reasoning skills and a range of treatment options
- -Ability to solve problems within the team and make decisions where there are a range of options including clinical and strategic issues
- -Evaluation of clinical and non-clinical interventions of self and your team
- -Comprehensive knowledge of rehabilitation pathways and services in the East of England
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent.
- -Able to drive or able to travel independently
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.
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 (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 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.
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 (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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).