Major Trauma Rehabilitation Coordinator

The Major Trauma Rehabilitation Coordinator (MTRC) will lead the coordination of rehabilitation for patients admitted with major or complex traumatic injuries, ensuring a seamless rehabilitation pathway from admission through to discharge and ongoing rehabilitation services. The post holder will maintain oversight of the major trauma caseload, identify patients with complex rehabilitation needs, and coordinate assessment, goal setting and rehabilitation planning across multiple clinical teams and care settings.

They will ensure that rehabilitation needs are identified early, appropriate Rehabilitation Prescriptions are developed and maintained, and timely referrals are made to specialist rehabilitation, community and outpatient services. Working across organisational and professional boundaries, the MTRC will facilitate effective communication between acute services, the regional Major Trauma Centre, rehabilitation providers and community teams to support continuity of care and safe discharge planning.

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for patients and families, providing information, support and advocacy throughout the rehabilitation pathway. The role will also provide clinical leadership in major trauma rehabilitation, supporting education, promoting best practice and contributing to service development. The post holder will participate in audit, governance and quality improvement activities, monitoring rehabilitation outcomes and supporting the ongoing development of rehabilitation pathways in line with local, regional and national standards.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust