Job summary The CAT team consists of OT, Physio, RN and Discharge Practitioners based in the Emergency Department ( ED ) at Gloucester Royal Hospital ( GRH ). We are offering a Band 5 to Band 6 Developmental post for either an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. Do you thrive working in a fast paced, unpredictable and challenging environment? Are you dynamic, tenacious and driven? If the answer is Yes you could be an ideal fit. The CAT team provides rapid identification and assessment of patients aged 18 years and above, who present to ED and whose admission can be avoided by using community pathways. Knowledge across an array of clinical conditions is essential, particularly MSK and fractures. We work closely with the wider ED team, particularly medical staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who is looking to diversify, develop new skills and knowledge. As a therapist we will support your learning interpreting blood results, NEWS and pharmacology to support admission avoidance. A knowledge of different community pathways is a must. We can offer you a mentor and a supernumerary period of induction to support your learning. A good sense of humour is critical. A discussion/visit before applying is highly recommended. Main duties of the job 1: Be responsible for providing rapid therapy assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high-quality holistic therapy patient care, within the Emergency Department to support same day discharge. 2: Assess any appropriate patient over 18 years of age who can be managed on a community pathway and acute admission avoided. 3: Utilise knowledge of NEWS, acute medicine, different community pathways to support same day discharge assessments. About us We have in excess of 5000 staff working over 50 sites, providing a diverse range of services. We strive to support an organisational culture that is welcoming, builds and celebrates inclusivity and diversity and provides a sense of belonging and trust. The annual NHS Staff Survey gives our people the opportunity to tell us about their experience working at the Trust. For the 2023 survey just over 2800 colleagues gave us their views (58.5%). It was great to see from the results that colleagues are saying that: 89.7% believe they are making a positive difference to patients/service users; 73.3% would recommend the organisation as a place to work; 82.4% agree that care of patients and service users is the organisations priority; 76.7% would be happy with the standard of care for a friend or relative Our results put us as 5th nationally as a Community, Mental Health and Learning Disabilities NHS Employer of Choice and 1st equal amongst all NHS Provider Trusts in the South West. However, we know we have more to do and will continue to drive forward our commitment to making GHC a Great Place to Work. Date posted 30 December 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £44,962 a year per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-24-1170 Job locations Emergency Department, Gloucester Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities 1: Solid knowledge across an array of clinical conditions, particularly MSK and fractures. 2: Be able to work autonomously, balancing various demands at any given time, be able to respond accordingly. 3: Support of members of CAT team and wider ED team utilising advance therapy skill. 4: Learn extended skills sets particularly interpreting blood results, NEWS, pharmacology to identify and assess those patients whose admission can be avoided. Job description Job responsibilities 1: Solid knowledge across an array of clinical conditions, particularly MSK and fractures. 2: Be able to work autonomously, balancing various demands at any given time, be able to respond accordingly. 3: Support of members of CAT team and wider ED team utilising advance therapy skill. 4: Learn extended skills sets particularly interpreting blood results, NEWS, pharmacology to identify and assess those patients whose admission can be avoided. Person Specification essential Essential HPC registered Desirable Driving licence essential Essential HPC registered Experience of providing acute patient care and/or community experience Working clinical knowledge of MSK, fractures, frailty Desirable Understanding of NEWS Evidence of knowledge across and array of clinical conditions essential Essential Working evidence in a patient facing role Knowledge of community pathways Desirable some pharmacology knowledge evidence of working in a team Person Specification essential Essential HPC registered Desirable Driving licence essential Essential HPC registered Experience of providing acute patient care and/or community experience Working clinical knowledge of MSK, fractures, frailty Desirable Understanding of NEWS Evidence of knowledge across and array of clinical conditions essential Essential Working evidence in a patient facing role Knowledge of community pathways Desirable some pharmacology knowledge evidence of working in a team 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address Emergency Department, Gloucester Royal Hospital Great Western Road Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)