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Physiotherapist - Discharge to Assess Team

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Manchester
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car to apply for this role.
  • You will assess patients' health and social care needs post-discharge, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and effective community care support.

Requirements

  • You must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car to apply for this role.

Responsibilities

  • The Discharge to Assess Team supports timely assessment of patients at home at the point of discharge to identify health and social care needs that can be delivered in the community for up to 7 days.
  • All referrals are received from Hospital Wards.
  • The Discharge to Assess Team currently works from 8am until 8pm 7 days per week.
  • The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, healthcare support workers and administrative support to enable an efficient assessment and review service for all patients referred into the service.
  • The Discharge to Assess team also work closely with reablement and social services to ensure effective care needs are met by the right people, at the right time.

FAQs

What is the duration of the position for the Physiotherapist in the Discharge to Assess Team?

The position is a secondment for 12 months.

What are the working hours for the Discharge to Assess Team?

The team operates from 8am until 8pm, 7 days a week.

What qualifications are required to apply for this role?

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have daily access to a car.

What types of professionals are part of the Discharge to Assess Team?

The team consists of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, healthcare support workers, and administrative support staff.

How does the Discharge to Assess Team support patients?

The team supports timely assessment of patients at home at the point of discharge to identify health and social care needs that can be delivered in the community for up to 7 days.

Where can I find more information about the key responsibilities and required skills for this job?

You can find more information in the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading.

What organization is offering this position?

The position is offered by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).

What benefits does MFT offer its employees?

MFT provides a range of benefits, as outlined in the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ accompanying the Job Description and Person Specification.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Jade Ward, Team Lead Occupational Therapist at jade.ward2@mft.nhs.uk or Suzanne Connor, Nurse Team Lead, Discharge to Assess South at suzanne.connor@mft.nhs.uk. Both can be reached at 07971061306.

Is there an emphasis on research and education at MFT?

Yes, MFT is a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, facilitating high-quality research programmes.

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Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.