RRIC Community Practitioner - OT

Our innovative Rapid Response & Intermediate Care service is expanding across Buckinghamshire - and we need you to join our Marlow team.

Watch our RRIC team talk about their roles - and why you should join them: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/rric

• Your mission: To provide expert interventions and rehabilitation as part of a dynamic, tight-knit team that reacts quickly when people are in crisis.
• Your aim: To help patients stay in their own home, empowering recovery and preventing unnecessary hospitalisation. You'll also support early discharge from hospital and patients at the end of life.
• Your role: Add your expertise to our multidisciplinary community team working with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Specialist Paramedics, Paramedics, Pharmacists, Community Healthcare Assistant Practitioners, or Healthcare Assistants.
• Who are we? We're part of Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, based in 7 locations across the county, including North and South Urgent Community Response Squads. We operate as one mission force, collaborating across health and social care sectors.
• Who are you? If you're committed to excellence, motivated to develop your clinical skills, driven by being at the forefront of healthcare delivery, and thrive as part of our South Team (including Marlow, Wycombe, Amersham, and Chalfont teams), choose #MissionRRIC today.

Main duties of the job

#MissionRRIC

• Providing triage, specialist assessment, review, case management, and evaluation of patients and carers' needs.
• Planning care programmes to promote health, independence, and actively managing patient journeys.
• Allocating workloads within the RRIC team.
• Collaborating with professionals to ensure timely and appropriate care delivery.
• Demonstrating professional skills in leadership, care planning, coordination, and clinical care. Supporting the development of clinical pathways.

The trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; early submission is recommended.

Please note: Previous applicants need not reapply.

About us

Hear why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer?

• Learning and development opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible and agile working options, NHS benefits including generous leave, pension, and discounts.
• Health and wellbeing services to support a healthy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We promote inclusion and value diversity, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds.
• We aim to create a respectful and dignified workplace.
• Diversity enhances outcomes for the communities we serve.

Our vision, mission, and values

• Providing outstanding care, supporting healthy communities, and being a great place to work.
• Our mission: to deliver personal and compassionate care.
• Our CARE values: collaborate, aspire, respect, enable.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the advert for detailed responsibilities. Internal applicants may consider secondment with line manager support. For assistance due to disability, contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net with the vacancy reference.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Registered Allied Healthcare Professional with HCPC - Physiotherapist.
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy.
• Recent CPD and relevant postgraduate training.

Experience

• Post or preregistration placements in relevant clinical areas.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and community/in-patient settings for at least 2 years post-registration.
• Experience with electronic clinical systems, research, audit, staff management, and assessment processes.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Clinical assessment, planning, and evaluation skills.
• Excellent communication, case management, partnership development, and legal knowledge.
• Report writing, IT skills, and teaching abilities.

Other Requirements

• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for travel across Buckinghamshire.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks due to working with vulnerable populations.

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum, pro rata.