Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of
the largest integrated organisations in the Country, providing hospital and
community services to a popluations of over 650,000. We are an ambitious and innovative
organisation with a talented workforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our Vision is to be 'Right Frist Time, Every
Time' and our mission is to provide safe, compassionate and joined up care to
the population of County Durham and Darlington.
Do you have enthusiasm and motivation to take on new
challenges with our forward thinking Trust?
Are you an excellent team worker but also have the drive to
lead and infleunce change?
Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic
patient centred care within a progressive multi disciplinary team?
We are looking for a dynamic Specialist
Physiotherapist to join our Countywide Community Neuro Rehab Team. This post will be based at Chester-le-Street
or Sedgefield community hospital.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the organisation the post holder will
independently manage their own caseload in the community providing goal led
interventions following a comprehensive assessment. You will develop a highly specialist
knowledge of many neurological conditions and the application of the
physiotherapy process with these patients.
Opportunities to:
Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of
your traditional Physiotherapy practice.
Develop your supervisory, leadership and service
development skill.
Support assistant staff and help with their development
Lead and participate in peer support and in service
training
Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team
The successful applicant would work Monday to
Friday into the Community Neuro Rehab 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
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those
you clinically supervise within a defined area.
To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions
for routine and priority referrals received within the specialist area.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of
resources
To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their
caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex
cases on a daily basis.
To undertake holisitic and comprehensive
specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning
skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; intepret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those
you clinically supervise within a defined area.
To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions
for routine and priority referrals received within the specialist area.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of
resources
To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their
caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex
cases on a daily basis.
To undertake holisitic and comprehensive
specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning
skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; intepret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multi disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy
- 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 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
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
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 implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's 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 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
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g.for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff/students
- Clinical educator experience
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
- Experience of collaborative working within multi disciplinary teams.
- Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings.
Desirable
- Experience in staff appraisals
- Experience in working in a variety of settings
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Physiotherapy
- 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 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
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
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 implication for services, including experiences of quality and audit
- Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's 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 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
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Competent IT skills (e.g.for electronic record keeping, emails)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff/students
- Clinical educator experience
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
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Chester Le Street Community Hospital
Front Street
Chester Le Street
County Durham
DH3 3AT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
