Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist - OPAL

Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups. **

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OR PHYSIOTHERAPIST WITH A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our friendly Older persons assessment & liaison (OPAL) Team in East Cheshire.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist  with proven experience in the assessment and treatment in this specialist area.

About the service:

We are an exciting team, offering assessment and treatment to patients across the hospital including MAU and A&E.

We work holistically within a large multidisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Nurses, Consultants, GPs, ACPs, Occupational Therapists, Healthcare and Therapy Assistants and Social workers.

We are looking for an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, with previous experience of working in the NHS and with relevant post-graduate experience.

Hours per week: 15

Main duties of the job

We are an exciting team that provide older adults in our ED and MAU wards with high-quality, comprehensive treatment and assessments.

For elderly patients who are frail, we offer thorough evaluations and care to save unnecessary hospital admissions and ensure a quick and safe discharge.

As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will be supported by our Lead Consultant, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists. You will also have the chance to develop your own leadership abilities by rotating therapists and supervising students.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to join our creative, friendly team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

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).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.