physical therapist Oldham, England
Job description
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality , functional, holistic assessments to patients to prevent unnecessary hospital admission and facilitate safe, effective discharge to the most appropriate environment under the ‘home first’ model. The post holder will be expected to work across A&E, Intermediate Care and Crisis Community Enablement Team. They will work in line with the agreed strategic objectives of Oldham Care Organisation.
1. To work as an autonomous practitioner and be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of work including the management of patients in your care in accordance with trust and professional guidelines.
2. To ensure a high standard of clinical care for patients with appropriate support from senior therapists and to support more junior staff to do likewise.
3. To practice within the Code of Professional Conduct of the CSP.
4. Assess the functional abilities of the client group, taking into account physical, psychological, environmental, social, behavioural, spiritual and cultural and carer needs. These needs may be complex, changing and vary across the caseload.
5. Take responsibility for own caseload and for acceptance in line with the departmental policy and professional guidelines. Provide therapy intervention with support from the Team Leader as necessary. This includes the assessment and provision of equipment/ aids and adaptations, including demonstration, fitting and instruction on the safe use of equipment including risk assessments.
Oldham Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. The place where the world’s first IVF baby was delivered, Oldham is a town of pioneering firsts. Today, Oldham is responsible for delivering a range of acute and community health services across the local area and at The Royal Oldham Hospital. As a designated major trauma unit for Greater Manchester and one of only three vascular centres in Greater Manchester, Oldham is a specialist hospital for acute surgery and provides state-of-the-art onsite pathology services to the North West.
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 Trust’s 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.
