Job Role
Physiotherapist
Band 5 (£29,970 - £36,483)
Integrated Transfer of Care (ITOC) Team
Hours per Week: 28 hours including 1 in 4 weekends
Job Type: Permanent
The Integrated Transfer of Care (ITOC) Team is a dynamic, multi-skilled team comprising nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and Assistant Practitioners. We work in collaboration with the recovery hub, private sector nursing, and residential homes.
Our aim is to facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges for patients who are medically fit but no longer need hospital care, ensuring assessments and care are tailored to help patients regain independence. We also strive to prevent unnecessary admissions from A&E and Frailty departments requiring intervention for discharge.
Responsibilities
The primary focus is to consider home first with ongoing community interventions if necessary. The Band 5 physiotherapist will work alongside Band 6 team members to support physiotherapy needs of ITOC patients.
The ITOC model seeks to improve outcomes by:
* Reducing hospital stay durations for patients no longer needing acute care, thereby preventing hospital-acquired infections and deconditioning
* Assessing patients in appropriate environments to better understand their strengths and needs
* Providing multidisciplinary reablement, rehabilitation plans, and short-term care/support to promote independence and reduce long-term care needs
* Enabling the urgent care system to prioritize acute hospital care for those who need it most
We work in partnership with individuals and families to identify their needs and goals, emphasizing person-centred care planning and intervention.
The service comprises two teams: The Hospital Discharge Team identifies patients with ongoing care needs and arranges discharge via the Home First or Bedded Pathway.
Home First is the default pathway, prioritizing discharge to home with appropriate support. If immediate home discharge isn't possible, patients are placed in the recovery hub or occasionally in residential/nursing care, where they are assessed to determine the care or rehabilitation required, aiming for a return home where possible.
Longer-term needs are assessed after a period of recovery. Both sides of the team cover A&E and Frailty patients across Kirklees.
Locala promotes work-life balance through mobile working and provides staff with mobile technology. Opportunities exist to expand practice scope through support across Unplanned and Intermediate Care services.
To learn more about Locala, see our ‘Thrive Strategy’ link here
For more information, refer to Job Description and Person Specification
To discuss the role further, contact: Elkie Moffatt (Team Leader for Unplanned Care) elkie.moffatt@locala.org.uk or +44 330 165 9839; Deon Bryan (Complex Discharge Co-Ordinator) deon.bryan@locala.org.uk or 07946609074
Closing date: 7th July at 23:55
We may close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received.
About us
At Locala, we are part of the community, caring for generations within families and being part of the NHS ethos. We embrace diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to support our goal of a representative workforce.
We value individuality and adapt to lived experiences, promoting inclusivity and equitable healthcare delivery. We offer flexible working opportunities and support through Inclusivity Groups.
“Locala is a ‘Disability Confident’ employer, and disabled applicants meeting essential criteria are guaranteed assessment invitation.”
Benefits
* Flexible working: We support work-life balance and flexible work arrangements.
* Generous pension: Defined contribution scheme with matched contributions + 2% up to 8% maximum.
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Receive £500 each when both you and your referred colleague start roles with us.
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