Specialist Therapist (Frailty)

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? We want you to be involved with the development of the frailty service at Rochdale Infirmary, supporting residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR)., The Role:As a full-time Band 7 therapist specialising in frailty, you will work with doctors, advanced practitioners, nurses, therapists and pharmacists to support frail patients both in the hospital and in the community. Promoting a home first approach to the service. What We Offer:

• A leadership role in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Regular supervision, competency training, and performance reviews
• Opportunities for Continued Personal Development and career growth
• The chance to be part of a pioneering team that goes above and beyond for every patient, Exciting Opportunity! Join the Frailty Team as a Specialist Therapist
Are you passionate about community/hospital dedicated to the care of frail patients, promoting a home first approach. We're seeking a dynamic therapist at Rochdale Infirmary to support residents of Heywood, Middleton, and Rochdale (HMR). You'll play a key role in delivering the frailty service, ensuring timely, appropriate care is provided in patients' own homes. You'll work closely with patients and carers to manage health needs, promote self-care, and develop personalized plans. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, you'll help shape high-quality, patient-centered services aligned with trust goals.


• Previous experience within a hospital/community team
• A passion for innovative, person-centred care
• The drive to lead and inspire others in a fast-paced setting, Registration with the appropriate professional body ie NMC/HCPC
• Degree qualification or equivalent
• Recognised teaching/mentor qualification
Desirable
• Previous experience of team leadership
• APLS / ALS
• Level 7 clinical skills
• V300 (non medical prescribing) or willingness to undertake
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
• Substantive post registration experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in urgent and or community setting
• Knowledge and understanding of local health and social care pathways
• Understanding of long term conditions including frailty and end of life processes
• Evidence of planning and leading service development
Desirable
• Previous experience or involvement in the development of service policies and protocols
Skills & Abilities Essential
• IT skills
• Promotes and support own and others CPD
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the trust footprint in line with service needs.
Desirable
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes, Qualifications & Professional Registration
Essential
• Registration with the appropriate professional body ie NMC/HCPC
• Degree qualification or equivalent
• Recognised teaching/mentor qualification
Desirable
• Previous experience of team leadership
• APLS / ALS
• Level 7 clinical skills
• V300 (non medical prescribing) or willingness to undertake
Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential
• Substantive post registration experience
• Extensive knowledge/experience in urgent and or community setting
• Knowledge and understanding of local health and social care pathways
• Understanding of long term conditions including frailty and end of life processes
• Evidence of planning and leading service development
Desirable
• Previous experience or involvement in the development of service policies and protocols
Skills & Abilities Essential
• IT skills
• Promotes and support own and others CPD
• Ability to travel to different geographical locations across the trust footprint in line with service needs.
Desirable
• Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work purposes
  
  The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.