Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist Specialist

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist to join our Early Intervention Team at Cambridge University Hospitals. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues to provide a holistic, patient-centered admission avoidance service.

You will support speedy discharges for patients with long-term conditions and complex health needs, providing specialized therapy assessments to prevent unnecessary admissions to acute care or to begin acute rehabilitation. You will be expected to contribute to seven-day working between 8am and 8pm, based on a rota system.

Main Duties
  • Provide high-quality, patient-focused care.
  • Assess, develop, and implement specialist therapy provision in the Emergency Department, Short Stay Wards, and G2 Frailty Unit.
About Us

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, our priorities focus on a quality service that is all about people - patients, staff, and partners. Recognized as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, we are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community.

We welcome applications for all positions in the organization, irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Person Specification
  • Registered Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Post-registration qualification in specialty or willingness to complete.
Experience
  • Demonstrate expert therapy skills from a broad range of clinical environments.
  • Experience in Orthopaedics, Elderly Medicine, Neurology, and Musculoskeletal rotations as a Band 5/6.
  • Accept personal accountability for own practice.
  • Experience of formal/informal teaching.
  • Involvement in service development.
  • Experience supporting therapy support staff and students.
Knowledge
  • Understanding of evidence-based practice.
  • Understanding of Clinical Governance.
  • Good understanding of dealing with patients with complex medical conditions such as fractures, stroke, functional neurology disorders, and mental health issues.
  • Knowledge of community services, complex discharge planning, and important legislation.
  • Understanding and knowledge of admission avoidance.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Frailty.
Skills
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Variety of clinical skills working with and supporting complex patients.
  • Capable of working as an integral member of a small team.
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing situations due to both workload and colleagues' needs.
  • Ability to undertake teaching of staff and patients.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload effectively.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to efficient and effective multidisciplinary working.


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