IDS Home First Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,682.00 to £46,580.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £38682.00 - £46580.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Blackburn, BB1 2FD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9435-26-0045 |
Summary
To provide pro-active and responsive support to the Divisional Therapy Lead. Work across all ELHT sites to meet the needs of an efficient Complex Case Management Service. Advise assist and navigate ELHT staff through the discharge planning process to plan and meet future care needs to facilitate a safe and timely discharge from hospital. To have the in-depth knowledge and skills to act as a resource for ward staff at all levels and other multi-disciplinary professionals ensuring there is a consistent and informed approach in relation to effective and timely discharge planning. To promote and maintain effective communication channels between all Health and Social Care departments/agencies in the acute and community settings. Proactively advise and support staff to initiate the early discharge planning of patients with vulnerable/complex needs ensuring appropriate assessments are completed in a timely manner to facilitate discharge. Maintain accurate records and participate in internal or Department of Health audits as required in relation to the discharge planning process. Ensure compliance with other related Trust Policies and Department of Health Legislation regarding the discharge planning processes. Screen referrals made to the Central Point of Referral in, signposting to alternative pathways as appropriate to meet identified needs. Carrying out home assessments with patient who have complex social issues eg chaotic lifestyles/rehousing/refurnishing etc which can take up an extraordinary amount of time if a ward therapist or social worker were to deal with this. Give both verbal and written feedback about the progress of patients assessment and treatment, this will include the typing of comprehensive documentation from visits and clinical input. Taking patients home to settle or visiting post discharge to prevent re-admission Untilise mental health knowledge and carry out in depth cognitive assessments To be able to carry out second opinion assessments when there is a dispute between health professionals and the patient or their families, for example a decision around home rather than bed base. To use social services IT systems in conjunction with the trusted assessment documentation and set up new packages of care for patients.