Bank EIV Therapist

Job Location	Beacon Park, Gorleston
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£31,365 - £37,890 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Contract, full-time

Job Description

- Are you a Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist wanting a new opportunity - Do you want to develop your knowledge and skills around early intervention care- Would you like to work for a company that supports values and recognises your dedication to delivering great healthcare - Are you interested in the emerging role of therapists working with emergency services- Are you a dynamic thinker, with the ability to demonstrate resilienceThen come and join us as a Bank Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist for the Early Intervention Vehicle Team (EIV)The Early Intervention Vehicle is an established service based at the Waveney Ambulance Depot in Gorleston. EIV operates 7 days a week, 7 am to 7 pm responding to 999/111 calls in a specially designed ambulance. This is a unique role for a band 6 Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist offering the opportunity of working with an experienced Senior Emergency Medical Technician. With the EIV team you will use your skills and knowledge to provide targeted therapy assessments to prevent unnecessary admissions into hospital and to support patients with a frailty crisis, ensuring they get the right care, at the right time and in the right place.The EIV team provide offer full therapeutic assessment, provision of equipment or onward referral to support patients to safely remain in their own home. The role also includes attending potentially life-saving category one calls, if the EIV is the closest resource, and provision is in place to ensure timely support, supervision and debriefs.EIV is an incredibly supportive team and in 2018 won East Coast Community Healthcares Innovation Award.ECCH is a Staff-led Social Enterprise with a strong learning culture. To be able to work in in this specialised role you will need to meet an already established competency framework. However, as an organisation with a strong focus on inclusivity, diversity and continued learning, new recruits will undergo a training programme to ensure they are competent to practice. You will have access to peer support groups, in-service training and regular communications from the wider team.For further information or for an informal visit please contactJeanine Burks – Lizzie Clymer –

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