Senior Therapist, Urgent Community Response South

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in England seeks a Senior Therapist for the Urgent Community Response team. This role involves delivering high-quality therapy interventions to patients at home to avoid hospital admissions. Candidates should have a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, effective communication skills, and a flexible approach to changing environments. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on patient care within the community setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervision of staff and students is desirable.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Experience of working in admission avoidance situations.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a flexible approach, adapting and responding effectively.
• Provide evidence-based clinical/therapeutic interventions.
• Assess and prescribe care pathways for patients in crisis.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Flexibility and resilience

Therapeutic diagnostic skills

Education

Diploma or 1st level degree in Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy

Current HCPC registration

Clinical educators course

Job description

A community healthcare provider in England seeks a Senior Therapist for the Urgent Community Response team. This role involves delivering high-quality therapy interventions to patients at home to avoid hospital admissions. Candidates should have a degree in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy, effective communication skills, and a flexible approach to changing environments. Join a dedicated team making a significant impact on patient care within the community setting.