Senior Rapid Response Therapist (OT or Physio)
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.
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.
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.
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Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
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