Urgent Community Therapist – South (Band 6/5)

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wymondham seeks a proactive Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist for a 12-month secondment. Join a multi-disciplinary team in providing urgent community responses to prevent hospital admissions. Key competencies include communication, problem solving, and adaptability to a changing environment. The role requires covering South Norfolk and includes responsibilities such as patient assessment, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and supervisory experience is desirable.

Benefits

Outstanding Care Quality Commission rating

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist.
• Experience with supervision of staff and students is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions through assessment and intervention.
• Work with the Urgent Community Response team on patient care.
• Conduct comprehensive therapy assessments and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Complex problem solving

Teamwork in multi-disciplinary environments

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Qualification as Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist

Job description

A healthcare organization in Wymondham seeks a proactive Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist for a 12-month secondment. Join a multi-disciplinary team in providing urgent community responses to prevent hospital admissions. Key competencies include communication, problem solving, and adaptability to a changing environment. The role requires covering South Norfolk and includes responsibilities such as patient assessment, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and participation in multi-disciplinary meetings. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and supervisory experience is desirable.