Clinical Specialist Therapist

1 month ago

Macclesfield, Cheshire East, United Kingdom East Cheshire NHS Trust Full time

Exciting opportunity to support in the development of a new discharge to assess model within East Cheshire NHS Trust. You will coordinate and facilitate the safe and effective discharge of patients from Macclesfield District General Hospital and provide initial assessments and interventions in the home environment where indicated.

Working proactively within an integrated health and social care team, to promote formal and informal channels of communication both within the team, ward staff, ICB and wider community as appropriate.

Main duties of the job

To work as a clinical specialist therapist (Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist) specialising in the older people living with frailty and Discharge to Assess.

This role will deliver clinical therapy assessment and interventions for patients across the acute and community settings within East Cheshire NHS Trust. It is recognised that older people living with frailty can present across a range of specialities and areas, therefore it is expected that the individual work in an integrated way linking in with multiple teams to deliver high quality multi-professional care across East Cheshire NHS Trust.

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • HCPC registration
  • Relevant professional degree / diploma
  • Clinical educators training
  • Attendance at degree level post graduate courses relevant to the specialist area e.g. communication, CBT, dementia or working towards this or be prepared to study at this level
Desirable
  • Membership of a relevant professional body
Knowledge
Essential
  • Post registration knowledge which is relevant to the specialist area and evidenced by CPD
  • Knowledge of recent NHS legislation, recommendations
  • Awareness of the national and local priorities and changing trends in specialist area
Desirable
  • Knowledge of the service / trust values & objectives
Skills
Essential
  • Ability to lead junior colleagues
  • Advanced communication and listening skills
  • Ability to make appropriate decisions at all levels
  • Audit skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload, achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of role
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of team
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Proactive, takes own initiative
  • Supportive team member
  • IT skills
Other role requirements
Essential
  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Employer details
Employer name
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL

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