# Senior Rapid Response Therapist (OT or Physio) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-rapid-response-therapist-ot-or-physio/a8bff1a7-3001-41e8-98a0-e68352582497 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-rapid-response-therapist-ot-or-physio/a8bff1a7-3001-41e8-98a0-e68352582497.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Dudley - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Physiotherapist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 Pro Rata, Per Annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekend working and shift patterns included - At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce. Further information on the options available can be found via the link in the job advert.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T15:13:12.791Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/Brierley_Hill/The_Dudley_Group_NHS_Foundation_Trust/AHP/AHP-v8019157 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8019157?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dudleygroup.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of relevant post-graduate experience (including relevant short courses/direct patient experience with physically impaired patients) - Experience of working with physically impaired patients **Desirable** - Experience at a band 6 level - Experience of working in the community - Supervision of junior staff and students ### Physial skills **Essential** - Able to travel to meet the demands of the job – not all public transport will support all geographical locations. - To independently conduct risk assessments for the physical moving & handling of complex, dependent patients. Able to engage in low level manual handing from floor. - Able to use specialist falls equipment following training. - Ability to concentrate during patient assessments and therapy **Desirable** - To have specialist knowledge of moving and handling equipment and how to assess & use this appropriately ### Knowledge and Training **Essential** - Good knowledge of current best practice of in rapid response, rehabilitation, falls and clinical guidelines - Good knowledge of National guidance for Urgent Community Response Services - Completed junior rotations in core areas or equivalent rehabilitation experience across a variety of clinical settings - Computer literate, knowledge of using TEAMS/Outlook/Excel/Word etc **Desirable** - Evidence of post graduate training ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy - HCPC registered **Desirable** - Practice Educators qualification ### Analytical & Judgement Skills **Essential** - Ability to appropriately assess, diagnose, treat patients with deteriorating functional ability secondary to acute/chronic illness, and know when to delegate to assistant therapy practitioners for ongoing therapy. - Ability to recognise risk and act accordingly - Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance - Ability to manage own workload and determine priorities. - Commitment to lifelong learning - Ability to work independently and flexibly (by interpreting occupational policies as an autonomous practitioner making decisions within code of practice). - Able to safely use and store expensive equipment - Able to monitor and maintain stock control of equipment/resources **Desirable** - Leadership skills ### Planning & Organisational Skills **Essential** - Good organisation an delegation skills - Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team - Commitment to personal and team development - Ability to carry out self-directed learning - Able to manage own workload effectively and adjust patient care plans independently. ### Communication & Relationship Skills **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal skills - Able to communicate sensitive and diagnostic information showing empathy and reassurance. - Experience of Multidisciplinary teamwork - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Demonstrate enthusiasm for the role - Ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others **Desirable** - Good presentation skills ### Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values **Essential** - Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services - Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility - Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong, and their contribution is valued ## Documents - [our vision (png, 101.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1862) - [useful links (pdf, 193.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1861) - [culture statement (pdf, 1.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1991) - [job description (pdf, 448.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332412) - [dudley people plan (pdf, 6.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2026) - [employee benefits (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1858) - [gdpr privacy notice (pdf, 248.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1859) - [person specification (pdf, 56.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10332413) - [flexible working poster (pdf, 1.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2911) - [what is a disability? 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