Job summary
We have a fantastic opportunity to come and work for the Major Trauma Rehabilitaion Coordinator Team (MTRC). As the Peninsula Trauma Centre, University Hospitals Plymouth has an established team of MTRCs with the trust due to open the Major Trauma ward in December 2024, it is an exciting time to join us.
Working as a Rehabilitation coordinator, you will be informed of all Major Trauma patient admissions for all specialties, coordinating the ongoing care including discharge planning, transfer and rehabilitation needs of patients. You will act as a single point of contact for liaison with Major Trauma Centres and Trauma units to arrange repatriations, gaining thorough handover of patient status in particular completing the Rehabilitation Prescription.
You will need to be confident and proactive in your communication skills and caseload management. You will actively participate in relevant Trauma Network and Trust meetings, reviews, carry out local and national audits and support the development and review of procedures, guidelines and protocols. The role as well as being busy and varied will also enable you to consolidate your clinical knowledge and develop skills as a Band 7 in project management, audit and service development.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The MTC Rehabilitation Co-ordinator will be responsible for assessing, co-ordinating and overseeing the rehabilitation for all major trauma patients during their acute phase of care, through to discharge for rehabilitation or repatriation within the Network and beyond. They will work with the MTCC's and ward MDT to holistically assess the rehabilitation needs and goals for all MTC patients.
The MTC Rehabilitation Co-ordinator will co-ordinate the weekly rehabilitation multidisciplinary team meeting to discuss all current in patients. Provide clinical coordination to ensure that all rehabilitation services work collaboratively to improve the rehabilitation provided, with a focus on the patient achieving the best possible outcome.
The MTC Rehabilitation Coordinator will have regular communication with multidisciplinary teams within the TUs, Rehabilitation units and community teams and will handover patient's rehabilitation goals as necessary and be responsible for on-going development of and completion of the Rehabilitation Prescription.
There will be a responsibility to provide support to other clinical staff within the hospital and to provide teaching sessions as needed in relation to rehabilitation after major trauma.
The MTC Rehabilitation Co-ordinator will participate in completion of nationally required audits and reviews results from PROMS and will review outlier patients.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the rehabilitation specialist within the Peninsula Major Trauma Centre Coordinator Team.
- To provide holistic assessment within the first 72 hours of the inpatient stay, including commencement of a rehabilitation prescription.
- To ensure that a complete rehabilitation prescription is delivered for every patient.
- To lead on the development of links to rehabilitation services within Trauma Units, Rehabilitation Units and Community teams across the Peninsula Major Trauma Network.
- To provide point of contact and co-ordination for rehabilitation matters for all major trauma patients during their hospital admission and to work with existing teams to facilitate transfer to appropriate rehabilitation services in the Peninsula Trauma Network.
- To be a point of contact for the patient, GP and other health professionals regarding rehabilitation matters after discharge from the MTC.
- To provide effective case management for trauma patients wherever they may be in the MTC, ensuring appropriate medical and therapies review(s) and thereby reducing delays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be the rehabilitation specialist within the Peninsula Major Trauma Centre Coordinator Team.
- To provide holistic assessment within the first 72 hours of the inpatient stay, including commencement of a rehabilitation prescription.
- To ensure that a complete rehabilitation prescription is delivered for every patient.
- To lead on the development of links to rehabilitation services within Trauma Units, Rehabilitation Units and Community teams across the Peninsula Major Trauma Network.
- To provide point of contact and co-ordination for rehabilitation matters for all major trauma patients during their hospital admission and to work with existing teams to facilitate transfer to appropriate rehabilitation services in the Peninsula Trauma Network.
- To be a point of contact for the patient, GP and other health professionals regarding rehabilitation matters after discharge from the MTC.
- To provide effective case management for trauma patients wherever they may be in the MTC, ensuring appropriate medical and therapies review(s) and thereby reducing delays.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post graduate experience in a rehabilitation setting (inpatient rehabilitation unit or community rehabilitation team)
- Demonstrable experience in rehabilitation
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical experience of specialist inpatient rehabilitation
- Specialist proven knowledge of acute rehabilitation of multiple trauma / spinal cord injuries/traumatic brain injury
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing or negotiating skills: both in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Proven evidence of strong analytic and judgement skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or HCPC Registration
- To hold a master's degree or equivalent proven knowledge and/or equivalent demonstrable experience of major trauma rehabilitation
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post graduate experience in a rehabilitation setting (inpatient rehabilitation unit or community rehabilitation team)
- Demonstrable experience in rehabilitation
Desirable
- Demonstrable clinical experience of specialist inpatient rehabilitation
- Specialist proven knowledge of acute rehabilitation of multiple trauma / spinal cord injuries/traumatic brain injury
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels
- Effective influencing or negotiating skills: both in general and with senior health care professionals
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and inspire others
- Proven evidence of strong analytic and judgement skills
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC or HCPC Registration
- To hold a master's degree or equivalent proven knowledge and/or equivalent demonstrable experience of major trauma rehabilitation
Desirable
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).
