Community Occupational Therapist

As part of the growth and development of The Intermediate Care team, we have an exciting opportunity to recruit additional Band 6 Occupational Therapists. These roles will serve all aspects of the Intermediate Care Team. This includes Goodwins Hall in King's Lynn and the Nordelph Unit in Downham Market with the potential to expand with additional beds in the area.

The Therapy Team delivers quality evidence-based care to patients in the Intermediate Care Rehabilitation beds and the patient's own homes to facilitate early supported discharge.

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving skills and be resilient and able to cope in changing and challenging situations. Previous experience in discharge planning and development of robust rehab programmes in a rehabilitation setting would be desired. The expectation of the post-holder would be to carry out Therapy assessments for patients in the rehabilitation setting. Visits in the community may be planned or unplanned depending on the need.

Clinical supervision will be provided by a band 7 Clinical Lead Physiotherapist. We offer the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for ongoing professional development., Key Areas

1. To assess and prescribe treatment packages for patients with long term conditions, the frail & elderly, palliative care and rehabilitation needs for example, to achieve quality of life and independence where possible.

2. To work within the designated team to facilitate early discharge from hospital

3. To work within the designated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital

4. To provide in-reach to Intermediate Care Beds or Nordelph unit

5. To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.

Working in Kings Lynn is accessible from Cambridge, Lincolnshire & South Norfolk.

The right candidate will be required to travel and work between Goodwins Hall in King's Lynn and the Nordelph Unit in Downham Market.