The post holder will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours a week; full-time may be considered. We are open to a flexible working discussion.
The post will be based at West Mendip hospital, but you will be expected to see patients in their own homes and in the hospital for group work.
To work as an integral member of the Rehabilitation Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and any other team members.
To work with patients undertaking therapy/rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists.
To work with patients in a range of locations, including hospital departments such as wards, rehabilitation unit, outpatients, and the community with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.
Main duties of the job
1. To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload delegated by and in discussion with senior team members to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.
2. To ensure that your own practice always meets Trust standards and is in line with Trust policy.
3. To ensure your own ongoing personal/professional development by attending courses, clinical supervision, and peer supervision on a regular basis.
4. To comply with the Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
5. To participate in the triaging of referrals into the Community team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please see attached role specification.
* Experience of working with patients aged 18 and older with various health conditions.
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.
Team Manager - Community Rehabilitation Service
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