Rapid Response, Urgent Care Response, Community Physiotherapy, Intermediate Care, Prevention of Admission

The Healthcare Assistant position centres on being responsible for planning programmes of care to promote health gain and maximise independence, actively case managing patients through their journeys. It would suit someone who can bring strong professional approach to the role.

What the work leans on

You will also support early discharge from hospital and patients at the end of life. As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Where the technical work sits

• Being responsible for planning programmes of care to promote health gain and maximise independence, actively case managing patients through their journeys.
• Allocating appropriate workloads to members of the Rapid Response & Intermediate Care (RRIC) team.
• Working with a range of professionals in order to ensure care is appropriate and delivered in a timely manner.

Technical requirements

• Providing triage, comprehensive specialist assessment, review and evaluation of the needs of patients and carers using your OT skills and experience.
• Experience of working in an NHS community/in-patient setting for a minimum of 2 years post registration.
• Experience of day-to-day staff management e.g. case allocation to Health Care Assistants.

What helps delivery stay steady

Strong professional approach.

Practical details

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.