Job summary
The Major Trauma Coordinator will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary After Trauma Team (ATT) to co-ordinate the patient pathway from admission to discharge for patients with highly complex traumatic injuries.
They will work across the hospital to co-ordinate the care pathway of all patients who require on-going inpatient and community rehabilitation following a traumatic injury. This will include co-ordinating the patient's care while in the acute setting and assisting in facilitating the transfer to appropriate interim facilities liaising as required across the Trauma Network and rehabilitation units.
The coordinator will act as a reliable and constant member of the Major Trauma Team and will be expected to contribute to data collection and maintaining patient lists. They will also contribute to the Trauma Follow up clinic and work in close liaison with A&E, ITU, HDU and the wards.
The coordinator will fulfil the role of a keyworker and will be invaluable in liaising with relatives and be a point of contact for patients who have been discharged. There is also the opportunity for practice development and education roles. Close liaison with therapy services and clinical nurse specialists will form part of this.
Main duties of the job
The Major Trauma Centre at The Royal London Hospital is a leading specialist centre with an international reputation for caring for some of the most seriously injured patients across London and the surrounding counties. It is also the home of London's Air Ambulance and the hub of the North East London and Essex Trauma Network, the first and largest Trauma Network in the UK, providing trauma care for more than 5 million people.
Our After Trauma Service is dedicated to ensuring every aspect of care is seamless and coordinated to ensure the best patient experience and optimal long term recovery for our seriously injured patients. The Major Trauma Coordinator will work as an integral member of the multidisciplinary After Trauma team to co-ordinate the patient pathway from admission to discharge for patients with highly complex needs.
They will work across the hospital to co-ordinate the care pathway of all patients who require on-going inpatient and community rehabilitation following a traumatic injury. This will include co-ordinating the patient's care while in the acute setting, liaising with families, neuro navigators and assist in facilitating the transfer to appropriate interim facilities whilst liaising across the trauma networks and rehabilitation units. The position is primarily based at the Royal London Hospital but you may be required to work across the North East London and Essex Trauma Network.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The 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 documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Nurse / Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/ Psychology or any other AHP degree or equivalent
- State registered (NMR, HCPC or UKCC)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at post graduate course/training relevant to trauma specialities
Desirable
- Post graduate formal qualification (i.e. MSc Module)
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate clinical experience, including experience within Major Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neurosciences and complex injury cases
- Clinical experience in the NHS or similar health service across range of acute/rehab settings
Desirable
- Experience in completing Major Trauma Rehabilitation Prescriptions and NMTR data sets
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS and private care rehabilitation strategy and policy
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and families in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability to communicate and present information, orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner.
- Effective presentation skills
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Ability to assess and act against risks and consequence of exposure to patients and environments which maybe highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant to self, patients and others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Desirable
- Ability to identify how to manage risks to yourself and others
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hons) in Nurse / Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy/ Psychology or any other AHP degree or equivalent
- State registered (NMR, HCPC or UKCC)
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio including attendance at post graduate course/training relevant to trauma specialities
Desirable
- Post graduate formal qualification (i.e. MSc Module)
- Leadership training
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post graduate clinical experience, including experience within Major Trauma, Orthopaedics, Neurosciences and complex injury cases
- Clinical experience in the NHS or similar health service across range of acute/rehab settings
Desirable
- Experience in completing Major Trauma Rehabilitation Prescriptions and NMTR data sets
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the legal responsibilities of the profession
- Knowledge of current and emerging NHS and private care rehabilitation strategy and policy
Skills
Essential
- The ability to communicate with patients and families in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Ability to communicate and present information, orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner.
- Effective presentation skills
- Ability to self reflect, carry out tasks of own job and identify areas for improvement
- Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate
- Ability to assess and act against risks and consequence of exposure to patients and environments which maybe highly distressing, antagonistic, open to aggression and/or unpleasant to self, patients and others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels across the Department and Directorate
Desirable
- Ability to identify how to manage risks to yourself and others
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).
