Homefirst Assessor - Physiotherapist/OT/Nurse Assessor

Job summary

The Homefirst and Community Rehabilitation teams are part of the Penwith Integrated Community Team comprising registered and non-registered nursing, therapy and administrative staff working collaboratively with partner organisations to support the intermediate care needs of our local population.

This position is open to physiotherapists and occupational therapists with experience of working in the community and who wish to develop their assessment, care planning and reablement skills whilst being part of a dynamic, integrated, multiagency, multidisciplinary team.

You will be responsible for assessment, planning and implementation of care and assist in the interpretation of information relevant to the patient's condition/progress, identify problems and needs and set realistic goals. You will need excellent organisational skills along with a wide knowledge base and experience of working in older person's services.

We will offer a working environment in which to develop your clinical and interpersonal skills, a structured in-service training programme; appraisal and supervision system.

We are based in Hayle and cover Penwith including Hayle, Penzance, St Ives, Marazion, Land's End and surrounding areas.

This is a 28 hour post and days are planned over a 7 day rota which involves regular weekend working and some bank holidays: the successful candidate must be flexible with their working days. We cover 8am-6pm.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be able to a triage, assess and provide evidence based treatment plans for adults within the catchment area, either in their own homes or nursing and care homes.

To work alongside the wider multidisciplinary teams within the community, liaising with the community and acute hospitals, Adult Social Care and the Voluntary Services.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.