Job summaryThis is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join our Major Trauma and Acute Rehab Coordinator (RC) team working alongside our existing Physiotherapist RC and MDT.You will work as part of a defined team coordinating the Multidisciplinary team (MDT) involved in the care of patients requiring acute rehabilitation, following Major Trauma and admission to the Major Trauma Ward Hull Royal Infirmary. Post holder is required to work closely with the Acute Teams Rehabilitation Consultant to coordinate clinical and discharge planning for patients with in Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.The maintenance and development of clinical expertise and continuing professional development is essential and will be demonstrated by holding a clinical caseload within the speciality of acute trauma and / or rehabilitation. There will be a requirement to work 1 in 5 weekends in conjunction with Therapy Services.Short Listing will be done strictly against the Person Specification Essential criteria. If Essential criteria not evident candidates will not progress beyond long listingMain duties of the jobResponsibilities include ensuring the completion and submission of Rehabilitation Prescriptions (RP) for complex patients and implementation of the rehabilitation pathway, you will provide expert clinical opinion to patients with complex need in any speciality within the organisation.To act as the nominated deputy to the Rehabilitation medicine Consultant, support repatriation from Major Trauma ward to surrounding hospitals and rehab units; undertaking initial assessments and coordinating transfer of patient on to the rehabilitation unit where appropriate. Coordinate the transfer of care for those patients who are repatriated outside of the Trust. You will also work closely with therapists in the organisation and both attend / host MDT meetings. Required to work closely with the TARN team ensuring accurate information is recorded and Best Practice Tariff is achievedThe post holder is required to act as key worker for patients with specialist rehabilitation needs whilst in the acute phase of care until they transfer to a rehabilitation facility or alternative provider either internal or external to HUTH. They will also provide clinical leadership through the development if therapy staff involved in acute trauma rehabilitation and will also be required to lead evaluation and development of clinical practice in order to demonstrate compliance with national and local guidelines.About usThe Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialHCPC RegisteredUK Driving Licence Holder and means of traveling between sites and patients homesDegree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy or equivalentDesirablePost graduate education at masters level or equivalent in rehabilitationMember of Profession Specific Special Interest GroupExperienceEssentialEvidence of working as Senior or Clinical Lead Therapist in the rehabilitation or associated specialtyEvidence and understanding of NHS by a minimum of 2 out of the last 5 yrs worked in NHSAble to work alone and as part of a team both profession specific and Multi-disciplinary Commitment to CPDAble to justify clinical decisions to Medical staffDesirableLead or particpated in a National/ICB Professional Network or Strategy GroupSkills, Knowledge and AbilityEssentialMust be literate, numerate and possess good verbal communication skillsAbility to manage highly complex caseloadAbility to analyse, select and apply appropriate interventions from a range of modalitiesDesirableEvidence of involvement or leading National or ICB related working groups related to RehabilitationOther RequirementsEssentialEnthusiastic, motivatedAbility move across site independently and on occasion travel in the geographical areas with patient related equipment as requiredDesirableAble to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the serviceDisclosure 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 nameHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS TrustAddressHRI and CHHHull Royal InfirmaryHULLHU3 2JZEmployer's websitehttps://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)