Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary team supporting urgent community response as either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. 

The successful candidate will be required to manage a caseload of patients and support the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions
To be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of therapy  services 
To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge. 
Initially the role will focus on urgent community response, including working in the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit  but will expand into general community therapy. 

Main duties of the job

Be able to complete a holistic assessment of any new patient, taking into account their physical, social, psychological needs. 
Be able to plan, carry out and evaluate treatment interventions for the patients and modify healthcare plans as needed, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, emphatic and reassurance skills. 
Be able to encourage patients towards self-care and independence, and provide training, education and advice, using a health coaching approach. 
Aim to avoid admissions to the acute setting, where possible, and actively support discharges into the community, using problem solving approach.  
Manage and oversee the day to day triage of referrals to the team. 
Be responsible for the coordination of the day to day planning and delivery of therapy services, prioritising clinical needs and delegating where needed.  
Utilise risk management strategies and good communication skills to effectively manage the workload and follow the escalation policy. 
Be able to reflect on ethical and moral issues and provide guidance to others, using an effective leadership style. 
Support multi-disciplinary communication and work collaboratively with the team, patients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in patient care. 
Promote best clinical practice as per agreed national, professional and local standards and policies 
You will need to hold a UK driving license and have the ability to travel to rural locations. 
This post requires 7 day working and extended hours. 

Working for our organisation

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?