Job Description

There are current vacancies within the Community Intermediate Care Team in South East Essex. Posts available are within the Early Supported Discharge Team for Stroke rehabilitation and the domiciliary rehab service for patients with other complex neurological conditions, frailty or unstable fractures.



In this team, you will have the time and opportunity to make a real difference to a patient's functional abilities, level of independence and quality of life in either their own home or other community settings.



There are opportunities to develop and specialise your clinical skills in orthopaedics, neuro/stroke rehabilitation, falls prevention and frailty, as well as developing leadership and managerial skills to support the development of existing and new and exciting services.

Intermediate care covers the following areas:

Inpatient Stroke rehabilitation (8 beds at CICC)

Frailty/complex neurology/orthopaedic rehabilitation beds (14 at CICC)

Early support stroke rehabilitation

Frailty virtual ward

Admission avoidance

Re-ablement and unstable fracture management



Therapy is patient goal led, with the focus on rehabilitation over approx. 3-6 weeks depending on the clinical area.



Full or part time hours will be considered and there is the option for either static or rotational posts across intermediate care services.

Main responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for provision of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation in conjunction with junior physiotherapists within the service. There is an opportunity to rotate between different clinical areas to enhance and specialise skills.

To participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services in either the patient's own home or our bed based rehabilitation unit in Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). The multidisciplinary team includes Rehabilitation Assistants, Associate practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nursing colleagues.

To provide evidence based and high quality patient care and rehabilitation which is personalised to the individual's goals and needs.

Deliver a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times and ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.



We offer excellent CPD opportunities including peer support groups, in-service training, professional supervision and either internal or external courses which may support your professional objectives.



Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.



Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.



Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.



If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.



We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.



Benefits



27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.



Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.



Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.



8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us



Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.



Work that wraps around your needs

Flexible working:

available from day one for most roles.

Job share:

Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Main responsibilities:

The post holder is responsible for provision of Physiotherapy assessment, treatment and evaluation in conjunction with junior physiotherapists within the service. There is an opportunity to rotate between different clinical areas to enhance and specialise skills.

To participate in multidisciplinary rehabilitation services in either the patient's own home or our bed based rehabilitation unit in Cumberlege Intermediate Care Centre (CICC). The multidisciplinary team includes Rehabilitation Assistants, Associate practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist and Nursing colleagues.

To provide evidence based and high quality patient care and rehabilitation which is personalised to the individual's goals and needs.

Deliver a compassionate, dignified and respectful service to patients at all times and ensuring that the values outlined in the NHS constitution are adhered to daily and any matters of concern are raised with the relevant Line Manager or through the necessary processes within the Trust.



We offer excellent CPD opportunities including peer support groups, in-service training, professional supervision and either internal or external courses which may support your professional objectives.