Job summaryAre you a paediatric Nurse, Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist looking for a change? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is keen to learn build on their clinical, management , leadership and networking skills as a Major Trauma Co-Ordinator.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a designated Paediatric Major Trauma Centre for the West Midlands, forming part of the Midlands Trauma Network. Children and young people who sustain major trauma injuries require specialist care that can be provided within the Major Trauma Centre. Patients require a managed transition from admission to rehabilitation and the community. The post holder will support patients through the Major Trauma Pathway.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Major Trauma team which is led by Clinical Lead for Major Trauma. You will be responsible to the major trauma Clinical Lead, The Spinal Cord Injury Lead and The Head of Therapies and rehabilitation coordinator and work as a member of the Neurorehabilitation team. You will be working across all areas of Birmingham Children's Hospital supporting patients and families with a wide variety of traumatic injuries. The post holder should have experience in paediatrics in a range of acute specialities with a sound knowledge of rehabilitation.
The successful candidate may also be required to work flexibly at times to meet the needs of an evolving and exciting service.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will coordinate the Major Trauma Pathway and be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of major trauma centre standards of care. Working alongside other clinical professionals, the role will encompass sharing good practice, stream-lining the patient journey and implementing service improvements. There is an expectation that the post holder will maintain profession specific clinical expertise by having a holistic clinical role that complements the multi disciplinary team in providing complex rehabilitation programmes.
About usBirmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
QualificationsEssential- Allied Health Professional or nursing diploma/degree
- HCPC or NMC registration
Knowledge & Nature of ExperienceEssential- Previous extensive broad clinical experience working in paediatric major trauma and/or neurosciences
Desirable- Evidence of relevant post-graduate course and continuing professional development
Professional/Managerial/Specialist KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of post registration clinical experience of neurosciences, major trauma and rehabilitation supplemented by specialist training
- Experience of audit and service evaluation
- Experience of leadership
Desirable- experience in use of rehabilitation prescription and outcome measures
- Experience of applying Child Protection, Data Protection and Health and Safety polices in practice
- Experience of working with multiple care providers to maximise patient care / coordinate care needs
Personal Skills/Abilities and AttributesEssential- Good teamwork skills
- Time management/prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication skills
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, B4 6NH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse Amanda Brazier, amanda.brazier@nhs.net, 01213339999
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
