We are seeking a passionate physiotherapist 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 Care 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 therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will be predominantly crisis response work within a patient's own home, including falls response; however, there will be some opportunity for short-term rehab where required.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have post-graduate 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.
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: 1 weekend every month on average. The shift patterns are 08:00 - 16:00 and 11:00 - 19:00 hrs, late shifts on average are 1 week every 3 weeks; this can change dependent on the service development/needs.
Main duties of the job
To provide rapid response, senior therapy assessment & treatment of complex patients within the community to prevent admission into hospital. To be part of the falls rota in conjunction with Dudley Clinical Hub to provide falls response with lifting equipment. OBI therapists have a generic therapy role in the initial assessment of patients but will utilise their specialist skills relevant to their own discipline where required. Duties will include comprehensive assessment, using investigative, advanced analytical skills and clinical reasoning. Using developed knowledge & experience to make a therapeutic diagnosis, interpret clinical findings and make a comprehensive therapy plan in order to treat. To undertake OBI triage of referrals, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning skills and decision making in order to prioritise caseload. Participate in the ongoing service development of OBI. Provide supervision and appraisals to therapy support workers and students. About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients & staff are at the heart of all that we do & 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 & values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse & inclusive employer & where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled & LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles & we would welcome applications from people of male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, & values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme & a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group. We are committed to home-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Knowledge and Training
Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings Good knowledge of current best practices in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines Computer literate, knowledge of TEAMS, Word, Excel, Outlook Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services Evidence of post-graduate training Experience
Experience of working with physically impaired patients Experience of working in the community Experience at band 6 level Supervision of junior staff and students Communication & Relationship Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical & Judgement Skills
Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work independently and flexibly Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice Planning & Organisational Skills
Good organisation and delegation skills Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to personal and team development Ability to carry out self-directed learning Physical Skills
Able to travel to meet the demands of the job To independently conduct risk assessments for the physical moving & handling of complex, dependent patients. To have specialist knowledge of moving and handling equipment and how to assess & use this appropriately. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
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 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. Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre Operational lead for community rehab services Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre
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To provide rapid response, senior therapy assessment & treatment of complex patients within the community to prevent admission into hospital. To be part of the falls rota in conjunction with Dudley Clinical Hub to provide falls response with lifting equipment. OBI therapists have a generic therapy role in the initial assessment of patients but will utilise their specialist skills relevant to their own discipline where required. Duties will include comprehensive assessment, using investigative, advanced analytical skills and clinical reasoning. Using developed knowledge & experience to make a therapeutic diagnosis, interpret clinical findings and make a comprehensive therapy plan in order to treat. To undertake OBI triage of referrals, demonstrating excellent clinical reasoning skills and decision making in order to prioritise caseload. Participate in the ongoing service development of OBI. Provide supervision and appraisals to therapy support workers and students. About us
At the Dudley Group, our patients & staff are at the heart of all that we do & 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 & values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse & inclusive employer & where people feel a sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled & LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in terms of gender within nursing roles & we would welcome applications from people of male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offers many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, & values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme & a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group. We are committed to home-life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. 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. Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Diploma / degree in Occupational Therapy Registered with HCPC Knowledge and Training
Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings Good knowledge of current best practices in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines Computer literate, knowledge of TEAMS, Word, Excel, Outlook Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services Evidence of post-graduate training Experience
Experience of working with physically impaired patients Experience of working in the community Experience at band 6 level Supervision of junior staff and students Communication & Relationship Skills
Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork Demonstrates enthusiasm for the role Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Analytical & Judgement Skills
Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. Commitment to lifelong learning Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance Ability to work independently and flexibly Commitment to client-centered, non-discriminatory practice Planning & Organisational Skills
Good organisation and delegation skills Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Commitment to personal and team development Ability to carry out self-directed learning Physical Skills
Able to travel to meet the demands of the job To independently conduct risk assessments for the physical moving & handling of complex, dependent patients. To have specialist knowledge of moving and handling equipment and how to assess & use this appropriately. Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
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 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. Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre Operational lead for community rehab services Brierly Hill Health and Social Care Centre
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