Main area Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist Grade Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 327-25-295
Site: Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
Town: Gloucester
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/04/2025 23:59
Interview date: 08/05/2025
We love what we do and we think you will, too!
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.
We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.
Job overview
Are you a highly skilled therapist who enjoys working with older adults? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a view to enabling adults to return to their preferred place of residence? Do you have a passion for patient-centred care and preventing deconditioning?
We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to fulfil a clinical lead role within the Community Assessment Team. This is a 7-day service located in the Emergency Department of Gloucestershire Royal Hospital (GRH) and Cheltenham General Hospital (CGH).
We are looking for a therapist who demonstrates strong team skills, is capable of assessing and treating the functional needs of patients within the challenging environment of Emergency Departments and has excellent management skills.
Applicants must have a minimum of four years post-graduate experience and extensive experience/knowledge of patient conditions pertinent to working with predominantly older adults. You will have a knowledge of community resources and pathways in Gloucestershire. In addition, you will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
Main duties of the job
We run a 7-day service providing Frailty assessments to older adults located in Emergency Departments and the Frailty Assessment Unit. This exciting Band 7 opportunity will ensure timely and specialist assessment, treatment and discharge of older adults from the acute trust.
Working for our organisation
We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the role and responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Professional – HCPC
* Evidence of relevant post-graduate diploma/short courses at Masters equivalent level.
* Evidence of continued professional development
* PADRAP, Non-Medical Prescribing.
Experience
* Minimum 4 years post-registration experience
* Experience of providing acute and community patient care
* Expert knowledge of community discharge pathways and how to access them
* Experience of leading, teaching and supporting colleagues.
* Community experience
Knowledge
* Acute Assessment skills
* Demonstrable skills in risk assessment and management
When joining us, we also offer:
* Free car parking at many of our sites
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
* Flexible, family-friendly and agile working opportunities
* Recognition and long service awards
* Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.
For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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