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Urgent Care Response Therapy Team Lead

Employer
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Location
Oldham
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 Per Annum
Closing date
18 Oct 2024
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Profession
Other Health Profession
Grade
Band 7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Are you an experienced Therapist looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to work within a new and evolving service in Oldham community?

Well we're thrilled you're thinking of joining us, if you are interested in urgent community care then read on and find out more about our services.

We need someone who share our excitement, embrace different ways of working and are able to work flexibly across organisational boundaries.

The post holder will work closely with the Service Lead Nurse for Urgent Care supporting the development of the Enablement and Urgent Care services to deliver care closer to home supporting the admission avoidance agenda.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to lead, manage and co-ordinate Therapy provision within the 2hr Urgent Care response service and be professionally accountable for the delivery of patient care. They will act as a clinical lead / specialist for patients with acute Nursing/therapy needs and also where presentations indicate frailty.

The role will ensure and support the delivery of expert clinical care at urgent response community team level. Leadership will be required to facilitate professional specific supervision and training and also to educate the workforce across community teams.

The post holder will have continuous responsibility for the management of risk, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to work safely in different environments. They will be required to work autonomously and manage day-to-day activities of the service but also provide consultation as required with other health and social care professionals involved in the care of adult patients and their carers.

The post holder will be responsible for implementing agreed clinical policies and clinical standards, monitoring the compliance of team members with the above in accordance with agreed criteria.

Take a lead role in focusing team resources to meet the identified health needs within the community.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three

core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a betterwork-life balance.

We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information

around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website

https://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience within Community
  • access to own vehicle and UK drivers licence


Clinical experience

Essential

  • Relevant degree or equivalent
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills


Clincal Practice

Essential

  • Registered Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist with current HCPC registration
  • Ability to understand and report on service data
  • Experience of teaching supporting and supervising team members


Desirable

  • Experience of working in urgent care community services


Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Spindles Council Office

Spindles Shopping Centre West Street

Oldham

OL1 1LF

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

236-OCO-P422-24

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