Static Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist - Medical

Job overview

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Medical Team at Ipswich in a Static post.

We are an integrated therapy team with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners working closely together to provide early therapeutic interventions for our patients on our admission wards.

We are providing a comprehensive holistic Therapy assessment with patients on the admission wards at Ipswich Hospital.  This assessment forms the basis of the patients’ journey within the hospital, providing early identification of Frailty and prevention of deconditioning.

As part of the role, you will be expected to perform evidenced based therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, social and psychological conditions. You will formulate, implement and deliver individualised treatment programmes, set SMART goals and facilitate early discharge planning.

We are looking for someone who is driven and passionate about early intervention in the acute setting.   You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills to work in this fast paced busy environment.

For Physiotherapists, you will need to have adequate respiratory skills to assess, treat and manage acutely unwell patients with respiratory conditions or willing to develop these skills.

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Main duties of the job

Our Therapists provide a comprehensive holistic Therapy assessment with patients on the admission wards at Ipswich Hospital.  This assessment forms the basis of the patients’ journey within the hospital, providing early identification of Frailty and prevention of deconditioning.

As part of the role, you will be expected to perform evidenced based therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, social and psychological conditions. You will formulate, implement and deliver an individualised treatment programmes, setting SMART goals and facilitate early discharge planning.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There are comprehensive CPD opportunities within the Trust to support your development and career progression.  In addition to this within Therapies there are  multiple learning opportunities, in house training and opportunities to teach and develop others within the team.   You will be well supported by senior colleagues in the team and have opportunities to supervise and mentor junior colleagues.

For an informal chat, or further information please contact Harriet Hunter, Physiotherapist or Julie Burrows, Occupational Therapist  – Medical Team Leads on 01473 712233 and bleep 920.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.