NHS
Rapid Response Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
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- Degree / diploma in OT recognised by RCOT or CSP
- HCPC registration
- 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.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual's needs.
- Demonstration of effective decision-making skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Able to implement teaching programmes within the field, suitable for different staff groups.
- Post graduate experience in general physical field of OT or physiotherapy
- Experience of working in acute hospital setting
- Experience in contributing to service development projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Demonstrate application of : -Assessment and treatment approaches in physical rehabilitation -Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy process including discharge planning Application of Models of practice
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues relevant to the client group.
- Risk management / clinical governance principles
- Outcome measures and other quality issues, including clinical effectiveness
- Professional manner.
- Able to respond to pressure in a positive manner.
- Able to travel to around the borough.
- To manage the physical requirements of the job.
- Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service.
- Able to participate in the IIT 7 day service
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
- Degree / diploma in OT recognised by RCOT or CSP
- HCPC registration
- 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.
- Awareness of own competency level and how to seek appropriate help.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to reflect and adapt practice to suit individual's needs.
- Demonstration of effective decision-making skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written reporting skills.
- Able to implement teaching programmes within the field, suitable for different staff groups.
- Post graduate experience in general physical field of OT or physiotherapy
- Experience of working in acute hospital setting
- Experience in contributing to service development projects.
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Demonstrate application of : -Assessment and treatment approaches in physical rehabilitation -Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy process including discharge planning Application of Models of practice
- Awareness of current professional and NHS issues relevant to the client group.
- Risk management / clinical governance principles
- Outcome measures and other quality issues, including clinical effectiveness
- Professional manner.
- Able to respond to pressure in a positive manner.
- Able to travel to around the borough.
- To manage the physical requirements of the job.
- Able to work in a flexible way to suit the needs of the service.
- Able to participate in the IIT 7 day service
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
- Commitment and adherence to the Equality Act
Job summary
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, and aims to promote independence, deliver outcome focused care, and provide a seamless journey through the care system.
The team provides rapid response, intermediate care therapy and reablement services and consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychotherapists, Nurses, Speech and Language Therapists, Consultant Geriatricians, Social Workers, Independence Coordinators, Independence and Specialist Independence Assistants and Administration staff. The team will use integrated support planning to address health and social care needs across the pathway in a responsive, dynamic and flexible way.
Working Hours: 37.5 (flexible working or compressed hours will be considered)
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 an 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 on a regular basis 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. You will have the opportunity to support and supervise junior staff within the service, and to support service development and projects with the team.
About us
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. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£44,806 to £53,134 a year p.a. incl.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
293-EMRS1-0432
Job locations
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Job descriptionJob description
Job 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. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job 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. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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Skills/Abilities
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Desirable
Experience
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Knowledge/Understanding
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Other
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Trust Values
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Education/Qualifications
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Skills/Abilities
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Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge/Understanding
Essential
Other
Essential
Trust Values
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton Row
London
E9 6SR
Employer's website
https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.