Job Role and Responsibilities The patients on our Medicine for Older People (MOP) wards present with a wide range of diagnoses, and often have multiple pathologies, and complex social situations. It is a fast-paced environment where effective communication, prioritisation, and teamwork are essential. Our focus is early assessment and complex discharge planning. You will be working alongside 2 Clinical Specialists, both OT and Physio, and leading the MOP therapy team alongside other B7 colleagues. The team consists of B5 and B6 OTs and Physios, as well as a great team of therapy support staff. We also support student therapists all year round from local Universities, who we have close links with. In order to maintain patient flow through our hospital we run our therapy services across 7 days, including weekends and Bank holidays, on a rota basis, so flexible working is required from all staff. Please read the job description and person specification, to ensure you meet all criteria before applying and ensure you have the specific skills this post requires: Experience working with frail and elderly patients (ideally in an acute hospital setting) Skills and knowledge in completing comprehensive geriatric assessments. Experience in managing and supporting staff, rotas, and other team management skills Ability to stay calm and make appropriate decisions under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Experience in teaching therapy teams and supporting students on placements This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 300 Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff. If this post is not for you and you are interested in other therapy opportunities, please e-mail: Annette.Purkis@uhs.nhs.uk