Job summary Community Urgent Care Team is a 24/7 service; providing a first point of contact and comprehensive triage service, telephone and clinical assessment to patients and/or their carers/relatives resulting in a safe and appropriate clinical decision and plan of care. The team is responsible for health, therapy and social care triage including supporting aversion of hospital admission or early hospital discharge through assessment and treatment of individuals in crisis, assessing complex and specialist needs in order to develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care. Supporting individuals to remain in community settings, in their own home, residential home or nursing home. Please note that Care Plus Group are not currently registered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA. Main duties of the job Senior Specialist Physiotherapist/Senior Specialist Occupational Therapist Community Urgent Care Team Westgate Park. Charlton Street, Grimsby Hours: 37.5 Permanent Rota Pattern: You will be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays Salary Range 7 £43,906 - £50,112 The postholder will provide a high standard of Occupational Therapy service undertaking all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner. You will manage a defined caseload of patients using evidence-based practice and models of practice to provide a patient centred assessment and to plan, implement and evaluate interventions, including discharge planning. You will promote the importance of Occupational therapy within services including the wider MDT and external organisations. You will also liaise with the wider MDT, supervise, educate and assess occupational therapy students, assistants and junior occupational therapists and provide specialised advice to other health care professionals in the specific clinical area. Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and teams clinical practice within each rotation, making recommendations to Clinical Lead/Manager of service for changes to practice by the team. You may lead the implementation of specific changes to practice or contribute to development of service protocols. For further information and an informal discussion please contact Robert Mallard/Michelle McIvor on telephone number 01472 256231. About us Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, established in 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employ over 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture we have developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvement of our staff. We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NE Lincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback. Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awards including winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold the highest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducing our carbon footprint. We offer excellent terms and conditions including optional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Provider closed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programme and an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognise continuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposes of annual leave entitlement. We are a supportive employer and operate in a way which supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £43,906 to £50,112 a year Range 7 Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B9814-25-030 Job locations Westgate Park Charlton Street Grimsby DN31 1SQ Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information. Job description Job responsibilities The job description is attached as a separate document with the person specification please refer to this for more information. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Wide range of CPD activities related, which may include studies up to Masters level, related to the relevant specialist area Desirable Relevant accredited courses Relevant Masters Degree Clinical Supervisor accreditation Membership of RCOT/CSP Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in the relevant specialist area(s) In depth knowledge of research and policies relating to specialist area Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning skills relating to working with complexity Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the Specialist area. Excellent organisational skills Experience of appraising others Experience of presentations to a range of audiences Clinical education of students, assistants or other staff Desirable Experience of several specialist areas of work Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to effectively manage a complex caseload Ability to manage a team and allocate work appropriately Ability to deal with staffing issues Effective team member Proven leadership skills Highly developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve Ability to present complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written format, appropriate to audience. Accurate, concise record keeping Knowledge of wider issues within field of expertise, with ability to discuss and support team Self-reliant, autonomous practitioner Highly self-motivated Able to motivate others, including patients and team members Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group Core Values Desirable Experience of managing staff and other resources. Relevant management courses Other Essential Willingness to work flexibly Able to move and handle safely Able to maintain moderate physical effort Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy HCPC Registered Wide range of CPD activities related, which may include studies up to Masters level, related to the relevant specialist area Desirable Relevant accredited courses Relevant Masters Degree Clinical Supervisor accreditation Membership of RCOT/CSP Experience Essential Significant post-graduate experience in the relevant specialist area(s) In depth knowledge of research and policies relating to specialist area Demonstrates excellent clinical reasoning skills relating to working with complexity Well established knowledge of a broad range of assessment tools and of appropriate therapeutic interventions relevant to the Specialist area. Excellent organisational skills Experience of appraising others Experience of presentations to a range of audiences Clinical education of students, assistants or other staff Desirable Experience of several specialist areas of work Knowledge & Skills Essential Able to effectively manage a complex caseload Ability to manage a team and allocate work appropriately Ability to deal with staffing issues Effective team member Proven leadership skills Highly developed interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills Ability to analyse complex information and problem solve Ability to present complex and sensitive information in both verbal and written format, appropriate to audience. Accurate, concise record keeping Knowledge of wider issues within field of expertise, with ability to discuss and support team Self-reliant, autonomous practitioner Highly self-motivated Able to motivate others, including patients and team members Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group Core Values Desirable Experience of managing staff and other resources. Relevant management courses Other Essential Willingness to work flexibly Able to move and handle safely Able to maintain moderate physical effort Ability to transport self and equipment around the North East Lincolnshire area 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. 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 Care Plus Group Address Westgate Park Charlton Street Grimsby DN31 1SQ Employer's website https://www.careplusgroup.org/ (Opens in a new tab)