Rapid Response Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist

Rapid Response Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist Band 6

Main area: Rapid Response Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy

Grade: Band 6

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week (Includes some evening and weekend working)

Job ref: 293-EMRS1-0432

Site: Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Town: London

Salary: £44,806 - £53,134 p.a. incl.

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 28/04/:59

Job overview

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for a full-time Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist within the Integrated Independence Team.

We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to be part of the A&E and community rapid response service within the Integrated Independence Team. This will be offered as permanent and full-time for an existing Band 6 therapist or experienced Band 5 therapist.

The Integrated Independence Team is an integrated health and social care service provided jointly by Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and London Borough of Hackney. The team places the user at the heart of the care planning process, aims to promote independence, deliver outcome-focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to provide a rapid response, senior Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy assessment and treatment of complex patients within A&E, short stay unit, and patients referred from the community in order to prevent admission to hospital and promote early discharge.

In doing this, you will work as part of a strong multidisciplinary team, within an interdisciplinary working model, to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent acute admission.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience as a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist in a Rapid Response setting. You should have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.

You will be encouraged to develop your clinical, teaching, and management skills through opportunities within the team and in the wider organisation. You will have support from a Clinical Specialist Lead and experienced staff across the team. Peer supervision and in-service training are carried out regularly, and you will have an annual appraisal. There is excellent support for personal development and opportunities to develop the service in line with best practice.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City, and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification Education/Qualifications

• Degree/diploma in OT recognised by RCOT or CSP
• HCPC registration

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to assess clients with complex physical disabilities
• Able to manage a clinical caseload and to prioritise as required
• Senior level of clinical skills
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with a variety of agencies to optimise patient/client management
• Sound IT skills, e.g. Word processing and e-mail
• Able to problem solve, plan, and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual's needs

Experience

• Postgraduate experience in general physical field of OT or physiotherapy
• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience in contributing to service development projects
• Experience of working in a community setting

Other

• Professional manner
• Able to respond to pressure in a positive manner
• Able to travel around the borough
• Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service

Trust Values

• Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
• Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people.

If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.