We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, experiencedTherapist to join our A&E Therapy Team in OldhamCommunity. We need people who share our excitement, embrace different ways of workingand are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries supporting the NHSLong Term Plan and admission avoidance agenda.
Position
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, driving the changes to community care response to support the hospital avoidance agenda. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Northern CareAlliance. The aim of the team is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions followingattendance to the Emergency Department, by providing holistic therapyintervention and a person centred approach support in order to enable patients toreturn to their own home or usual residence. The team works closely with community services to support the home first model.
The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, but also as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team within the Emergency Department. The candidate will be able to demonstrate strategic planning and have a strong clinical background in Urgent Care or a similar field. Excellent time management and advanced communication skills are required along with awareness and understanding of local, regional and national agendas in respect to Health & Social care.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work‑life balance.
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