Job overview
We are seeking a passionate Rapid Response Therapist who shares in our vision of the ‘home first’ approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Community Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by an integrated multidisciplinary approach stabilising patients within the place they call home.
The OBI team is a generic therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will be predominantly crisis response work within a patient's own home, however there will be some opportunity for short term rehab where required.
The post holder will be expected to travel independently to meet the demands of the role across the Dudley borough carrying large piece of equipment as required.
In order to be successful candidates will need evidence alongside person spec requirements how their current knowledge and skill is transferable to this role specifically.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and have post grad experience preferably with older adults and acute medicine/falls. You will have excellent communication skills, time management skills with the ability to prioritise and problem solve. Providing rapid response, senior therapy assessment & treatment of complex patients within the community
You will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by having responsibility for the supervision of junior staff and students.
This is a 7-day service including bank holidays and weekends. The shift patterns are 08:00 –16:00 and 11:00 – 19:00hrs which can change dependent on the service development/needs.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
This job may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants
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This advert is for Senior Rapid Response Therapist (OT or Physio) with The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust in Dudley, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Physiotherapist role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata, Per Annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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