Job summary This exciting opportunity presents a chance to work within the Central crisis Response Team andwork closely alongside the newly established Frailty Hospital at Home team working on hospital avoidance and caring for patients within their own home environment.The post holder will be responsible for providing a rapid assessment of patients who have urgent care needs in the community. The team has an experienced multidisciplinary team including Advanced Clinical practitioners. You will be expected to support members of the team, act as an autonomous practitioner and champion the role of Occupational Therapy within urgent care. The ability to problem solve and think on your feet is an integral part of the day to day running of a CrisisTeam.The purpose of the team is to avoid unnecessary hospital admission and as team we initiate, assess and treat patients with complex, acute and specialist needs to enable them to remain safe and stable within their own homes.Referrals are received from NWAS, GPs, A&E and community services and as a team we work together with primary care, social and voluntary sectors to collaborate services, support and care forthe patient. Main duties of the job Perform comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse physical, social & medical presentations to provide a clinical assessment and evidence-based intervention and effective discharge managementHold responsibility for complex and non-complex cases and aware of collective responsibility for the team's caseload, working without direct supervision.Undertake all aspects of clinical duties as an autonomous practitioner, within scope of practicePlay an active role with daily hand overs, leading on planning and implementation of therapy.Refer patients to alternative services as determined by their clinical need.Work on a shift basis to provide Crisis Response service from 8.30am - 10.00pm across 7 days a week via a rota system.Undertake evidence-based audit and research projects to further own and team's clinical practice and make About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata) Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-LCO-6915673 Job locations Gorton Hub 27 Garratt Way Gorton M18 8HE Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk.Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC - Health Professionals Council Registration Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD Desirable Relevant post graduate course Clinical Educators Course Experience Essential Community experience minimum of 2 years Broad experience as a Band 5/6 core clinical areas. Experience of teaching others, mentoring students and supervising junior staff members Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs Desirable Knowledge of the working of community therapy services Involvement with audit and research Skills Essential Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Good time management skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills - clinical reasoning skills Awareness of own limitations To carry out risk assessments and ensure effective risk management strategies Desirable Contribution to staff Development Critical Appraisal Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and it's implications for practice Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service. Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults. Desirable Awareness of the political/national situation Aptitudes Essential Flexibility to meet service delivery needs over 7 days in the Acute trust and the Community settings Car driver / access to an appropriate vehicle on a daily basis and ability to transport equipment safely in vehicle. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy HCPC - Health Professionals Council Registration Evidence of relevant post registration training / CPD Desirable Relevant post graduate course Clinical Educators Course Experience Essential Community experience minimum of 2 years Broad experience as a Band 5/6 core clinical areas. Experience of teaching others, mentoring students and supervising junior staff members Experience of urgent assessments and developing and delivering care plans to meet these needs Desirable Knowledge of the working of community therapy services Involvement with audit and research Skills Essential Ability to organise, prioritise and delegate Good time management skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills - clinical reasoning skills Awareness of own limitations To carry out risk assessments and ensure effective risk management strategies Desirable Contribution to staff Development Critical Appraisal Knowledge Essential Understanding of clinical governance and it's implications for practice Knowledge of current health policy and relevance to the delivery of health care service. Knowledge of managing difficult situations and conflict resolution. Knowledge and understanding of complex medical, social and psychological needs of older adults. Desirable Awareness of the political/national situation Aptitudes Essential Flexibility to meet service delivery needs over 7 days in the Acute trust and the Community settings Car driver / access to an appropriate vehicle on a daily basis and ability to transport equipment safely in vehicle. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Gorton Hub 27 Garratt Way Gorton M18 8HE Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)