Overview
The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Discharge Managers who are vital in the assessment and planning of therapy needs and discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our Accident and Emergency department. We are part of the wider Frailty MDT with whom we have a close working relationship to ensure those living with frailty have holistic, comprehensive assessments and timely treatment interventions in the most appropriate environment.
If you would like to learn more about this post or spend time with the team, please contact us via the details below.
Responsibilities
* To manage daily a clinical caseload of patients, and be responsible for the assessment, formulation and treatments and to give specialised therapy advice to members of the MDT.
* To work closely with our community partners to ensure optimal transfer of care.
* To deputise for Team Leader on clinical and managerial issues within the team.
* To be actively involved with training within the Department in support of new graduate Occupational therapists, student therapists, therapy apprentices and support workers alongside other senior members of the team.
About the Trust and Working
* We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people.
* We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
* The Trust is committed to flexible working and a healthy work/life balance; speak with your Recruiting Manager for information on how this can fit with department expectations.
Application and Requirements
* The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer facing roles.
* Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check.
* Applicants for eligible roles requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet UK Visas and Immigration eligibility criteria.
* We only accept online applications. If you have any difficulty, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450.
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