Dual-Qualified Physio/OT for 7-Day Discharge Care

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

NHS Car Lease schemes

Discounts via external providers

Job summary

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Discharge Team. The role is fixed-term until March 2028 and focuses on driving patient flow and reducing length of stay across 7 days of service.

The post requires dual competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, with responsibilities including assessment, treatment, and collaboration with ED, Frailty and Acute Medical Unit teams to support

Qualifications

• Dual qualification in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
• Autonomous practitioner with strong assessment and treatment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy assessment and treatment to patients in the Integrated Discharge Team to support timely discharge.
• Contribute to reducing length of stay and avoidable readmissions.
• Collaborate with ward teams, Frailty Assessment Unit and ED to meet therapy and social care needs.
• Link with community services to ensure smooth patient flow.

Skills

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Dual skilled

Discharge planning

Job description

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join the Integrated Discharge Team. The role is fixed-term until March 2028 and focuses on driving patient flow and reducing length of stay across 7 days of service.

The post requires dual competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, with responsibilities including assessment, treatment, and collaboration with ED, Frailty and Acute Medical Unit teams to support