NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an 'Outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C's "compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels", the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.
Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.
We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.
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Specifically for band 3 roles within healthcare please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care will not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship and therefore your application will be withdrawn.
Job overview
Do you have excellent interpersonal and clinical skills? Are you flexible, approachable and a team player?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Norwich Place therapy teams. We are looking for experienced and reliable Physiotherapist to join us in providing high quality therapy services. The role is to provide support to the Central Norfolk Home First Hub which covers the Norwich, South and North places and will involve working across a 7 day week. You will also have the opportunity to support Alder Ward (one of our community inpatient units), Recovery and Reablement beds and also complete Discharge to Assess community visits.
The service is operational during the following hours Monday to Friday 08.00 – 18.00, Saturday 09.00 – 17.00, Sunday 10.00 – 16.00
If you thrive on variety in the working day, enjoy multi–tasking and also being part of a supportive team then this role is for you.
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You will use your clinical skills and knowledge to complete the triage of referrals for patients on discharge to assess pathways from acute and community hospitals. This will involve assessing the patient's needs, determining priority of care, and processing and allocating referrals accordingly. Effective communication skills are required to liaise with the multidisciplinary team to ensure timely responses to referrals are achieved. Telephone assessments and reviews of individuals in their own homes or care homes following discharge will be undertaken and appropriate therapy intervention required planned to meet the patients need.
Assessing and treating patients in their own homes/care homes/community unit (Alder Ward).
Ideally you will be familiar with these clinical databases; Systmone, IRIS, Liquid Logic though training will be provided.
As a therapist it is essential that you can prioritise your own workload, possess effective communication skills, work as part of a team, and use own initiative.
Working for our organisation
The Central Norfolk Home First Hub is an integrated multidisciplinary team of health and social care colleagues. It consists of clinical leads, practice consultants, OT's, Physio's, Community Assistant Practitioners and social care assistant practitioners. Supported by Integrated care coordinators and business support.
Alder Ward is one of our community inpatient units and you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support and facilitate discharges from the unit.
The Discharge to Assess patients will be patients in the community that have been referred from acute or community hospitals that require therapy input at home/care homes. You will complete initial assessments and come up with therapy programmes and interventions for each individual to aid their recovery and progress.
The Recovery and Reablement bed patients are patients across 3 care homes in Norwich that will require assessment and treatment to facilitate discharge back home if able.
Successful applicants will be supported within the team and receive regular supervision opportunities.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an Outstanding rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Triage and allocation of referrals for patients on Discharge to Assess pathway, assessing the patient's needs, determining the priority of care, processing and allocating referrals accordingly, liaising with multidisciplinary team to ensure timely responses to referrals on an individual patient needs-based basis utilising the knowledge, skills and expertise of others in the Integrated team.
* To assess and prescribe care packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.
* To work within the integrated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital.
* To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
* Assessing and treating patients in their own homes/care homes.
* To work, liaise and communicate with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users on the Discharge to Assess pathway and in community teams.
Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. Additionally, people with disabilities that fall under the Disability Confident Scheme will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). All sites are Smoke Free.
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Immigration Status - Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is a diverse employer and welcomes all job applications. However, potential applicants should note that although the Trust is registered with the Home Office as a sponsor organisation for migrant workers, sponsorship can only be offered against Skilled Worker visas. If you are an applicant from outside the UK and do not already hold a self-gained right to work, we recommend you check the Home Office eligibility requirements before making an application.
Please note: Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for some job roles, and this will be identified through filtering questions at the start of any job application on the Trac recruitment system.
Redeployment - Please note that in the first instance priority for this vacancy will be given to NCH&C staff who are on the Trusts Redeployment Register.
DBS - If this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and you are not a current employee of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust or being recruited as an Apprentice then the cost of the DBS check will be automatically removed from your first month's salary. However if you are registered with the update service this may not be required.
Closing and Interview Dates -This vacancy may close early if sufficient applicants are received.
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On April 1st 2025, the Boards of Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust and Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust will come together to deliver services as a group, with a singular board operating across both organisations. Both trusts are high performing specialist community health and care providers working in the East of England. Both have a strong track record, with the highest ratings from the Care Quality Commission, best in class NHS staff survey outcomes, and a decade of experience in innovation and clinical development.
The group model provides health and care services to a population of 3.2 million in their homes and neighbourhoods. We provide care that supports people from the very beginning to the very end of their lives.
We will remain two separate employers until further notice, and this role being advertised will be employed by Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust.