D2A Reablement - Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustChelmford, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust based in Chelmford. The advertised salary is £39,959. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
An exciting opportunity to work within a developing and expanding team has arisen to work as a reablement therapist in Mid-Essex. The Discharge to Ass...
Be responsible for undertaking assessment in the community for patients under the D2A reablement pathway. Assessment to identify a patient's therapy needs and provide intervention to promote safety, independence and reduce the risk of re-admission or harm.
Coordinate services by undertaking a person-centered assessment; developing, implementing and evaluating care plans, assessing equipment needs and potentially working on rehabilitation goals as service capacity allows.
Work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the service's policies and procedures.
The team is a multi-skilled team and all staff will receive training to be multi-skilled to provide comprehensive assessments and treatment of patients.
You will undertake the learning and the implementation of new specialist skills and knowledge to include some physiotherapy skills or Occupational therapy skills. This may also include assessing for and requesting health or social care packages, or indicating a patients ongoing needs as part of an MDT with ASC and the care provider . All these skills are competency led, and appropriate training will be provided where needed.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Essential: - degree/diploma in OT or Physio; - HCPC registration
Essential: - variety of inpatient/community experience at band 5/6 level; - evidence of MDT working
Desirable: - community experience
Essential: - Driving licence/able to travel within the communtiy
How this role compares
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