Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Urgent Community Response Team (UCRT) in South East Essex as part of the wider Integrated Care Team, to assist in the prevention of avoidable hospital admissions and the facilitation of hospital discharge in line with the overall objectives of the service. The therapists within the team will provide holistic functional assessments to support the patient in crisis, working alongside their nursing colleagues. UCRT providers work in collaboration across Mid and South Essex.
The UCRT team is a multi-disciplinary team focused on admission avoidance supporting patients in an episode of ill health to to remain in their own home. We use a multi-disciplinary approach, supporting each other to achieve the best outcome for the patient. The therapists within UCRT work seamlessly along side the nursing staff to achieve optimum outcomes for their patients.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of individuals, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical & clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a treatment plan.
- Undertake functional assessments for patients, by using investigative and analytical skills for those with acute/complex/rehabilitation or palliative care needs, e.g. patients with multiple pathology and complex social care needs.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector, to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Support collaboration of UCRT services across Mid and South Essex, which may include working across boundaries within the three localities
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
o Season Ticket Loans
o NHS discounts for staff
o Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
o Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
o The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
o Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
o Day One Flexible Employer
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of individuals, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical & clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a treatment plan.
- Undertake functional assessments for patients, by using investigative and analytical skills for those with acute/complex/rehabilitation or palliative care needs, e.g. patients with multiple pathology and complex social care needs.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector, to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Support collaboration of UCRT services across Mid and South Essex, which may include working across boundaries within the three localities
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments of individuals, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative, analytical & clinical reasoning skills, and formulate a treatment plan.
- Undertake functional assessments for patients, by using investigative and analytical skills for those with acute/complex/rehabilitation or palliative care needs, e.g. patients with multiple pathology and complex social care needs.
- Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector, to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately.
- Support collaboration of UCRT services across Mid and South Essex, which may include working across boundaries within the three localities
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Further qualification in Falls Prevention
Experience
Essential
- Acute/community
- Working Autonomously
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Car Driver
- Comprehensive Physiotherapy Assessments
Desirable
- Strength and Balance Training
Person Specification
Education
Essential
Desirable
- Further qualification in Falls Prevention
Experience
Essential
- Acute/community
- Working Autonomously
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Car Driver
- Comprehensive Physiotherapy Assessments
Desirable
- Strength and Balance Training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
