Overview
Do you want to be part of a team making Hammersmith & Fulham a great place to grow old? The Community Independence Service (CIS) provides planned and unplanned nursing and therapy interventions for older residents who have had a recent deterioration in their physical health and is run jointly between West London NHS Trust and CNWL Foundation Trust across the three inner London Boroughs.
Responsibilities
* Support the occupational and physiotherapists to deliver effective rehabilitation programmes during a person’s episode of care.
* Develop and maintain relationships that integrate health and social care to support and reduce the need for hospital admission for patients, ensuring they maintain their ability to engage in daily activities.
* Contribute to a person’s episode of rehabilitation to maintain or improve their independence to continue living in their primary residence with as minimal support as possible.
* Work under the guidance of health care professionals to assist therapists by carrying out delegated aspects of patient care without direct supervision and reporting back patient’s progress or issues to the relevant therapist.
* Aid in the rehabilitation of patients in the community or the management of patients at home to prevent imminent unnecessary hospital admission.
* Order equipment and department supplies, ensuring that these are received in full and good working order; chase any outstanding items or actions as required.
About the Employer
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025.
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