Overview

Specialist Physiotherapist role at Countess of Chester Hospital, based in Ellesmere Port (Custom House). The role delivers Urgent Community Response (UCR) and Virtual Ward services within the Hospital at Home Service. The service operates 7 days a week from 08:00–20:00.Responsibilities

Provide a 2-hour response to patients experiencing a health crisis to support treatment at home and avoid hospital admission.Provide therapy assessment and treatment for patients on the virtual wards to optimise physical function.Perform specialist therapeutic assessments autonomously, use clinical reasoning to diagnose and deliver and adapt individualised treatment programmes within the patient’s home.Work in collaboration with Hospital at Home Team, Community Respiratory Team, Community Care Teams, Northwest Ambulance Service, Social Services, Millbrook and the patient’s registered GP to support the patient at home.Allocate appropriate caseloads for Therapy Assistants and work flexibly in response to service needs.Contribute as a member of a holistic team including GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Therapists, Therapy Assistants, Pharmacists and Clerical Support.Location and Hours

The role is based at Custom House, Ellesmere Port, within the Hospital at Home Service. It is a 7-day service operating from 08:00–20:00, and successful applicants will work shifts across 7 days.Requirements / Qualifications

Specialist interest in frailty and hospital admission avoidance to enable appropriate management of individuals in the community.Enthusiastic, flexible and innovative team member who can work as part of a dynamic and proactive team.Trust and Locations

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients; services are provided from three locations: Countess of Chester Hospital; Ellesmere Port Hospital; Tarporley War Memorial Hospital.How to apply / Contacts

For further details or informal visits contact: Lisa Davies, Hospital at Home Team Leader. Email: coch.hospital-at-home@nhs.net; Telephone: 01244 366866. Mikaela Johnston, 01244 366866, option 1.Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

Health Care ProviderIndustry

Hospitals and Health Care

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