Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Therapist

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Job summary

Would you like to be instrumental in supporting a patient to avoid hospital admission and remain safe in their own homes?

Do you enjoy being responsive, thinking on your feet and fast problem solving?

If the answer is yes, a new role within the New Milton and Lymington therapy team may be of interest.

We are looking for a Band 6 Therapist to join our very friendly and supportive team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Clinicians, and Rehabilitation Assistants who work with people in their homes.

The team's role spans from Urgent Community Response which aims to keep people at home in times of sudden change in their mobility/ability to rehabilitation intervention after illness/change in health condition where people are empowered to reach their best potential.

We are based with the District Nurses, Older People Mental Health and the Frailty Support team in an office on the road between New Milton and Lymington and cover a beautiful area from the coast from Barton-On-Sea to Lymington, and inland through the New Forest to Brockenhurst and East Boldre.

Applicants must be a UK Health Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist OR a Degree in Sports and Exercise Sciences / Sports Rehab or appropriate related field and be registered with the Society of Sports Therapists or BASRaT, and in possession of a full driving license and vehicle to be used for work. The post holder will also need to be willing to work flexibly to support our 7 day service model.

Main duties of the job

-To work as part of the community therapy team and take the lead in the Urgent Community Response for the team.

-To assess people at home who are at risk of hospital admission in next 24-48 hours due to a sudden and acute change in health condition such as infection or progression of palliative disease which results in sudden change in mobility. (N.B Patients may not have already had a medical assessment before seeing the therapist and therefore may need the clinician to recognise a deteriorating patient presentation and refer on for medical assessment when required).

-To establish a safe way to remain home if possible, or if not able to refer on to appropriate location to support their needs urgently to reduce likelihood of further injury/deterioration.

-Urgent Moving and handling assessment.

-Urgent positioning/pressure management.

-Urgent Falls interventions.

Other tasks:

-Referring on to other professionals within One team (District Nurses, Frailty Support Team), as well as GP, Charities, social services, and acute hospitals.

-Ordering equipment.

-Triaging new referrals to therapy team.

-Providing rehabilitation where capacity allows.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Based on full time hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

348-SW-5937

Job locations

South Efford House

Milford Road, Everton

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 0JD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- UK Health Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
OR
- Degree in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehab or appropriate related field and be registered with an externally regulated body such as Health Care Professionals Council or BASRaT (we accept registration with the Society of Sports Therapists (SST).
- Evidence of community experience and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence

Desirable

Recently updated appropriate post-graduate course attendance.

Experience

Essential

- Experience of working within a variety of clinical settings.
- Evidence of attendance at appropriate study days, short courses or evidence of undertaking self study
- Able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of supervising assistants or students

Desirable

- Experience of working within the specialist area of elderly rehabilitation/ stroke rehabilitation and/or acute medical ward with respiratory experience
- Experience of supervising junior grades of staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

Skills required:
-Flexible time management and ability to re-prioritize as the day progresses depending on need.
-Able to work under pressure.
-Able to use a positive risk-taking approach and champion patient choice and holistic care. Supporting self-care, self-management and enabling independence
-Proactively manage complex conditions.
-Knowledge of managing cognitive impairment and mental wellbeing.
-Able to clearly communicate patient needs in written and verbal form.
-Have a clear understanding of safeguarding policy and procedure.
-Knowledge of wide variety of equipment and how it can be used to support people at home.
-Proven skills in supervision, and contribution to service development.
-Experience in carrying out clinical audit and risk assessment, outcome measurement.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

- UK Health Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
OR
- Degree in Sports Therapy, Sports Rehab or appropriate related field and be registered with an externally regulated body such as Health Care Professionals Council or BASRaT (we accept registration with the Society of Sports Therapists (SST).
- Evidence of community experience and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current (UK/EU) Driving Licence

Desirable

Recently updated appropriate post-graduate course attendance.

Experience

Essential

- Experience of working within a variety of clinical settings.
- Evidence of attendance at appropriate study days, short courses or evidence of undertaking self study
- Able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development.
- Experience of supervising assistants or students

Desirable

- Experience of working within the specialist area of elderly rehabilitation/ stroke rehabilitation and/or acute medical ward with respiratory experience
- Experience of supervising junior grades of staff

Additional Criteria

Essential

Skills required:
-Flexible time management and ability to re-prioritize as the day progresses depending on need.
-Able to work under pressure.
-Able to use a positive risk-taking approach and champion patient choice and holistic care. Supporting self-care, self-management and enabling independence
-Proactively manage complex conditions.
-Knowledge of managing cognitive impairment and mental wellbeing.
-Able to clearly communicate patient needs in written and verbal form.
-Have a clear understanding of safeguarding policy and procedure.
-Knowledge of wide variety of equipment and how it can be used to support people at home.
-Proven skills in supervision, and contribution to service development.
-Experience in carrying out clinical audit and risk assessment, outcome measurement.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Efford House

Milford Road, Everton

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 0JD

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Efford House

Milford Road, Everton

Lymington

Hampshire

SO41 0JD

Employer's website

https://www.southernhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)