# B6 Therapist - Early Intervention Team (OT or Physio) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b6-therapist-early-intervention-team-ot-or-physio/14bc5568-49fc-4ceb-99e4-f3cce64016d9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/b6-therapist-early-intervention-team-ot-or-physio/14bc5568-49fc-4ceb-99e4-f3cce64016d9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** West Suffolk Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata, per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: Base Location may be subject to change due to ongoing organisational change and developments - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (7 day Service and extended weekday / weekend hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T13:30:29.819Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Suffolk/Bury_St_Edmunds/West_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Therapist/Therapist-v8199044 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8199044?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.wsh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our multidisciplinary team supporting urgent community response as either a Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist. The successful candidate will be required to manage a caseload of patients and support the management of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence-based practise to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions To be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinating, planning and delivery of therapy services To work within the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital and facilitate early discharge. Initially the role will focus on urgent community response, including working in the Emergency Department and Acute Assessment Unit but will expand into general community therapy. ### Main duties of the job Be able to complete a holistic assessment of any new patient, taking into account their physical, social, psychological needs. Be able to plan, carry out and evaluate treatment interventions for the patients and modify healthcare plans as needed, using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, emphatic and reassurance skills. Be able to encourage patients towards self-care and independence, and provide training, education and advice, using a health coaching approach. Aim to avoid admissions to the acute setting, where possible, and actively support discharges into the community, using problem solving approach. Manage and oversee the day to day triage of referrals to the team. Be responsible for the coordination of the day to day planning and delivery of therapy services, prioritising clinical needs and delegating where needed. Utilise risk management strategies and good communication skills to effectively manage the workload and follow the escalation policy. Be able to reflect on ethical and moral issues and provide guidance to others, using an effective leadership style. Support multi-disciplinary communication and work collaboratively with the team, patients, carers and other health workers and agencies involved in patient care. Promote best clinical practice as per agreed national, professional and local standards and policies You will need to hold a UK driving license and have the ability to travel to rural locations. This post requires 7 day working and extended hours. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached the full job description and person specification for the full details of this job role. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) - Committed to personal and team development - Motivated approach to working duties - Flexible and reliable approach to working duties - Problem solving skills - Able to demonstrate advanced initiative and responsibility ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Advanced knowledge and experience across a wide range of conditions - Assessment and interventions relevant to the client group - Excellent interpersonal skills - Excellent communication skills - Ability to undertake Manual Handling tasks - Organisational skills - Flexible approach to working duties - Ability to travel to rural locations **Desirable** - Presentation skills - IT skills - Audit skills - Supervisory skills ### Experience & Knowledge **Essential** - Minimum of 4 years broad post-graduate experience (for therapy likely to include medical, orthopaedic, neurology within acute and/ or community) - Documented Evidence of Clinical Professional Development (CPD), demonstrating transferrable skills **Desirable** - Fieldwork Educators Course - Experience of supervising students or staff - Understanding of community based services ### Education & Qualification **Essential** - Diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy/ Physiotherapy/ Paramedic Science - HCPC registration - Evidence of CPD **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant post-graduate courses - Member of College of Occupational Therapists/ Chartered Society of Physiotherapists/ College of Paramedics ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 446.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10576983) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.