Job summary
To work as a member of a specialist crisis team within the
wider community therapy team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists,
associate practitioners and therapy assistants.
The post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and
evaluate individual programmes of care for patients requiring crisis
intervention services. The patients can
be highly complex and have a range of physical dysfunction and/or disabilities
resulting from injury, illness, surgery or chronic disease within a range of community
establishments (including patient homes and care homes)
The post holder will also liaise closely with
other professionals regarding the management and discharge of patients under
your care (for example, consultants, GPs, district nurses, social workers and
other AHPs).
Main duties of the job
- To perform advanced and holistic
therapeutic assessment and treatment to patients requiring crisis/urgent
intervention, these patients are often complex and have diverse presentations
- To hold responsibility for own
caseload of patients without direct supervision
- To be operationally managed day
to day by the clinical lead for the crisis team and receive formal supervision
individually or in group sessions
- to be responsible for providing
formal clinical supervision and support to lesser experienced staff, this
includes appraisals as well as informal support day to day for caseload
management
- To work within established
service/Trust policies and procedures and to contribute/propose changes for the
development of operational / working practices
relevant to the crisis service
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
Own individual
responsibilities and share team objectives
Lead or
contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
Contribute
to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and
collaboration
Manage
and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
Lead by
action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership
behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
Communicate
positively and effectively
Actively
give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Be
adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
Show
constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
Actively contribute to improving
the health and wellbeing of the population that is served
Job description
Job responsibilities
Own individual
responsibilities and share team objectives
Lead or
contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services
Contribute
to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and
collaboration
Manage
and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery
Lead by
action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership
behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
Communicate
positively and effectively
Actively
give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Be
adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
Show
constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT
Actively contribute to improving
the health and wellbeing of the population that is served
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails)
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of crisis management
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- Involvement in specific interest groups
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
- Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients.
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities.
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and deal with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Understand the legal responsibilities of the profession.
- Able to organise, prioritise and delegate
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g. for electronic record keeping, emails)
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
- Evidence of communication skill within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of crisis management
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
