Band 7 Trauma and Rehabilitation Co-ordinator

Job summary

We have a new opportunity for a motivated and experienced Therapist or Nurse to join our dynamic Team at Royal Free Hospital . The post is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, but flexible working may be considered.

A trauma and rehabilitation role at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust centres on coordinating the care of major trauma patients from admission through early rehabilitation. The Band 7 Trauma and Rehabilitation Coordinator post is a good example of what this work typically involves.

Managing the patient journey -- Overseeing day-to-day care for major trauma patients from the moment they arrive through the early stages of rehab. This includes ensuring continuity, safety, and timely progression through the care pathway.

Supporting the major trauma network -- Acting as a key link within the wider trauma system, ensuring patients receive coordinated, high-quality care across departments and partner services.

Early rehabilitation planning -- Initiating and coordinating early rehab interventions, helping patients transition from acute care to longer-term recovery.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Nurse or Therapist with proven experience of working with people with acute and complex needs - preferably within the acute care setting. Previous trauma rehab experience is beneficial, but not essential as a full induction, joint working opportunities and ongoing support will be provided from the friendly and dedicated staff within the trauma service.

Main duties of the job

This post will offer the opportunity to develop highly specialist skills in the management of trauma patients at all stages of their journey - fully embracing the benefits of high-quality therapeutic relationships. The post has a strong emphasis on communication and coordination as part of a specialist multi-disciplinary team within the ED, critical care and ward settings, and excellent organisational skills will be essential.

The post holder will have the opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities, which will include the provision of training and supervision of staff; the coordination of audits and service development projects, and high level communication across service areas within and external to the trust. A positive and flexible approach is essential.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts with over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Band 7 Nurse/Qualified AHP
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Relevant post graduate courses e.g.
• Certified in advanced life support or commitment towards completing
• Certified in paediatric advanced life support

Desirable

• Certified in level 2 trauma competencies/evidence of working towards
• Certified in level 3 trauma competencies

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of post- graduate experience within trauma, orthopaedics, neurosciences and complex injury cases
• Working within an MDT
• Teaching /mentoring course

Desirable

• Relevant NMTNG approved level 2 course such as Advanced trauma nursing
• Working with TARN data
• Presentations at national level

Skills

Essential

• IT competent
• Competent to handle sensitive and difficult communication
• Emotional Intelligence

Desirable

• Leadership training

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential

• Advanced communication skills
• Ability to self-reflect and alter behaviours/ ways of working accordingly
• Self-motivated

Others

Essential

• Able to prioritise, organize and delegate
• Ability to take an active role in agreed learning activities and keep a record of them
• Able to communicate complex information.