Rehabilitation Coordinator (Major Trauma)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Major Trauma Rehabilitation Coordinators to lead rehabilitation pathways for patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, be registered with the HCPC, and possess senior clinical experience in rehabilitation. This role offers a chance to impact patient care significantly in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Essential registration with the HCPC.
• Senior clinical experience within a rehabilitation specialty.
• Ability to provide clinical expertise and support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rehabilitation pathways for Major Trauma patients.
• Develop and update rehabilitation plans for patients.
• Act as a point of contact for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical expertise in rehabilitation

Leadership

Patient-centered care

Education

Degree/Diploma in a relevant profession

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

There is an expectation that this post will cover a 5 over 7 working pattern.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Major Trauma Rehabilitation Coordinators to join the Major Trauma Hyperacute Service based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH), Glasgow. We are seeking to appoint passionate, person centred and highly motivated clinicians to lead co‑ordination of the rehabilitation pathways for all patients admitted under the Major Trauma Hyperacute Service. The QEUH is one of four Major Trauma Centres in Scotland, representing the West of Scotland, which will provide all aspects of trauma care, from the point of injury to rehabilitation and into the community.

The post holder(s) will work with the hyperacute multidisciplinary team, acting as the single point of contact for patients and families, ensuring equity and consistency in rehabilitation provision and co‑ordinating the patient journey for major trauma patients under the care of the hyperacute team.

The post holder(s) will be responsible for developing and updating written rehabilitation plans for Major Trauma hyperacute patients from the point of admission to discharge, offering the post holder(s) the opportunity to be a part of the journey – working closely with both patients and the multidisciplinary team to identify and monitor patient‑centred rehabilitation goals and ensure achievement of the Scottish Trauma Network key performance indicators.

The post holder(s) will also be responsible for the repatriation of Major Trauma hyperacute patients to hospitals or Specialist Rehabilitation Units closer to their home, linking in with other coordinators across Scotland and beyond to ensure equity of service delivery and development.

It is essential that you hold a Degree/Diploma in a relevant profession and are registered with the HCPC. The successful applicant will have senior clinical experience working within a rehabilitation speciality and will have the ability to lead in the provision of clinical expertise, offering advice and support to patients, their carers and other health care professionals.

Informal contact: Gillian Davie - [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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