Job summaryWe 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 jobThis 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 usThe 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 responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person SpecificationRoyal Free World Class ValuesEssential- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional QualificationsEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- 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
SkillsEssential- IT competent
- Competent to handle sensitive and difficult communication
- Emotional Intelligence
DesirablePersonal Qualities & attributesEssential- Advanced communication skills
- Ability to self-reflect and alter behaviours/ ways of working accordingly
- Self-motivated
OthersEssential- 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.
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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional informationDisclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Free Hospital, Pond street, Hampstead, NW32QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Consultant in Emergency Medicine
Dr Nishal Amin
nishal.amin@nhs.net
02077940500
DetailsDate posted 05 August 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 7
Salary £58,133 to £65,261 a year
per annum inclusive of HCAS
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 391-RFL-7840200-A
Job locations Royal Free Hospital, Pond street, Hampstead, NW32QG, United Kingdom
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