Job overview

Our highly regarded frailty team works as an MDT providing admission avoidance services and therapy to prevent deconditioning and maximise independence in specialist areas of ED and short stay wards. 
This is also an exciting time to join the team with the recent opening of the Frailty Same Day Emergency Care unit (SDEC) at both sites. 
We are proud to offer therapy to patients across 7 days a week.  Working in collaboration with our MDT colleagues across the week enables us to deliver Occupational Therapy specific services when patients need us. There will be a need  for extended working hours of the therapy team to mirror the MDT

As part of this position the successful applicant would be supported to join our weekend rota’s which cover of an orthopaedic and general therapeutic progression patient list.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week which can be worked flexibly with collaborative discussion on appointment. There may be an opportunity to rotate cross site between the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital.

Please note that NHS experience is essential for this position.

Main duties of the job

To assess, diagnose/interpret and manage own specialist caseload of complex patients as an autonomous practitioner in accordance with Professional Code of Conduct and Health and Care Professions Council Regulations.
To undertake prompt discharge planning of complex patients, using a home first/discharge to assess mindset
The post holder will work in close co-operation with colleagues within all Care Groups to deliver a cohesive service that is user led ensuring a consistently high standard of patient care, optimal patient flow that is safe and timely.
To act as a source of specialist advice and support within the Therapy Centre and across the Trust and the wider health service.

Working for our organisation

The therapy team operates a Home First ethos and works to creatively implement plans to enable people to return to their usual activities of daily living, within their own home environment wherever possible. 
Whilst this role specialise in frailty at the front door services, it is also part of the wider inpatient therapy team. This offers opportunity to access the support and guidance from the wider team, as well as discussion to create integrated patient journeys. 

The Therapy centre is committed to the SaTH’s overall vision to provide excellent care for the communities we serve. As a member of the Therapy Services Team your contribution to the profession of Occupational Therapy will be integral in enabling patients to receive holistic assessment to enable them to recover and be discharged from the hospital environment. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.