Band 7 - Trauma Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, Therapy Services

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in Watford is seeking a part-time Trauma Rehabilitation Co-ordinator to manage pathways of care for Major Trauma patients. Candidates should have clinical experience in trauma settings and be proactive communicators. This role offers flexibility and a supportive working environment focused on staff development. Salary ranges from £50,008 to £56,908, pro rata.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Opportunities for course funding

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in major trauma and neuro specialties.
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Mentorship/teaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pathways of care for Major Trauma patients.
• Support complex discharge and provide clinical support.
• Facilitate trauma pathway communication and coordination.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

caseload management

Teaching

Education

Member of Health and Care Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council

Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Go back West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Band 7 - Trauma Rehabilitation Co-ordinator, Therapy Services

The closing date is 23 November 2025

An exciting opportunity has become available at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospital NHS Trust to join our team as a Trauma Rehabilitation Co-ordinator.

The successful candidate will work closely with medical, nursing and therapy colleagues to coordinate the effective pathways of care for Major Trauma patients in one of the busiest trauma units in the region.

We are looking for an experienced Band 6 or Band 7 Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Registered Nurse to join the team on a fixed term basis for 8 months.

It is a part time role, working 2 or 3 days a week, preferably with Friday as one of the working days but there is some flexibility with this for the right candidate. Weekend working on a Saturday is a requirement for the role which is on a rota basis with a maximum 1:4 Saturdays worked.

Main duties of the job

As a Trauma Coordinator, you will be working closely with colleagues to identify Major Trauma patients and be responsible for providing advice and support on their management and ongoing care, regardless of which speciality they are under.

Where patients have complex needs you will support the team to coordinate their discharge, including facilitating transfer to an appropriate rehabilitation setting. You will also provide clinical support to these patients, promoting rehabilitation and education.

You will also be supporting individuals and their relatives through the trauma pathway at Watford General Hospital. You will act as a single point of contact for liaison with Major Trauma Centres and other Trauma Units and support repatriations, gaining thorough handover of patient status.

You will need to be confident and proactive in your communication skills and caseload management. You will actively participate in Trauma Network meetings, participate in reviews and trust committees, lead local audit and develop and review procedures, guidelines and protocols.

You will be responsible for ensuring requirements as set out by TARN (Trauma and Rehabilitation Network) are being met through regular training and updates of the therapy and nursing team. The successful candidate will also be supported by receiving regular supervision and there are also opportunities for course funding.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [e-mail] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications:

• Member of Health and Care Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Documented evidence of Continued Professional Development of expanded and highly specialised knowledge and skills.
• Attendance at post graduate courses in relevant fields (specific to the post).
• Broad range of clinical experience across acute and community care.
• Senior experience clinically in a range of clinical areas e.g. major trauma, trauma orthopaedics, neuro specialities, critical care.
• Mentorship/teaching/student experience or equivalent.
• Attained or working towards a Post Graduate Degree or relevant qualification.
• Membership of a professional Special Interest Group or National or Regional Network.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of organisational structure of the NHS and Social Care.
• Demonstrate an ability to provide professional/clinical leadership.
• Understanding of Standards - Health Care Professions Council/COT/BAOT/Local/National.
• Understanding policies and procedures (local e.g. Health and Safety).
• Demonstrate ability to search and review the evidence base.
• Demonstrate evidence of written projects/audit.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical governance and the implications of the service.
• Specialist knowledge of conditions relating to traumatic injury.

Experience:

• Teaching: staff, patients, relatives, carers, individually and in groups.
• Ability to teach and present to qualified/non-qualified staff and other disciplines, in groups or individually, using a variety of media.
• Ability to lead clinical education of less experienced staff.
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate presentation skills in a variety of media.
• Clinical problem-solving ability.
• Experience of case co-ordination.

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.

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

£50,008 to £56,908 a yearinc HCA pro rata