About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a passionate Rapid Response Therapist who shares in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Community Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by an integrated multidisciplinary approach stabilising patients within the place they call home.
The OBI team is a generic therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will be predominantly crisis response work within a patient's own home, however there will be some opportunity for short term rehab where required.
The post holder will be expected to travel independently to meet the demands of the role across the Dudley borough carrying large piece of equipment as required.
In order to be successful candidates will need evidence alongside person spec requirements how their current knowledge and skill is transferable to this role specifically.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have post grad experience preferably with older adults and acute medicine/falls. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve. Providing rapid response, senior therapy assessment & treatment of complex patients within the community
You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by having responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and students.
This is a 7-day service including bank holidays and weekends. The shift patterns are 08:00 -16:00 and 11:00 - 19:00hrs which can change dependent on the service development/needs.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
This job may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy HCPC registered
Desirable
Practice Educators qualification
Knowledge and Training Essential
Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings Computer literate, knowledge of using TEAMS/Outlook/Excel/Word etc
Desirable
Evidence of post graduate training
Experience Essential
Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience (including relevant short courses/direct patient experience with physically impaired patients) Experience of working with physically impaired patients
Desirable
Experience at a band 6 level Experience of working in the community Supervision of junior staff and students
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
Excellent interpersonal skills Able to communicate sensitive and diagnostic information showing empathy and reassurance. Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate enthusiasm for the role Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
Desirable
Good presentation skills
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
Ability to appropriately assess, diagnose, treat patients with deteriorating functional ability secondary to acute/chronic illness, and know when to delegate to assistant therapy practitioners for ongoing therapy. Ability to recognise risk and act accordingly Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to work independently and flexibly (by interpreting occupational policies as an autonomous practitioner making decisions within code of practice). Able to safely use and store expensive equipment Able to monitor and maintain stock control of equipment/resources
Desirable
Leadership skills
Planning & Organisational Skills Essential
Good organisation an delegation skills Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to personal and team development Ability to carry out self-directed learning Able to manage own workload effectively and adjust patient care plans independently.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential
Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued
Physial skills Essential
Able to travel to meet the demands of the job - not all public transport will support all geographical locations. To independently conduct risk assessments for the physical moving & handling of complex, dependent patients. Able to engage in low level manual handing from floor. Able to use specialist falls equipment following training. Ability to concentrate during patient assessments and therapy
Desirable
To have specialist knowledge of moving and handling equipment and how to assess & use this appropriately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Brierley Hill
DY5 1RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)