County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 18 September 2025

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 First 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 and have drive to implement change?

-Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic patient centred care within a progressive multi disciplinary team?

We are looking for a Therapy associate practitioner to join our Countywide Community Neuro Rehab Team. The post will be based at either Sedgefield community hospital or Chester-Le-Street community hospital working alongside Physiotheapists, Occupational Therapist and Therapy Assistants

Main duties of the job

The post holder will predominantly work independently in the community setting with adults referred to the team who present with a range of neurological conditions.

Be responsible for independently managing a caseload of non complex patients, completing assessments independently, setting short term therapy goals and treatment plans, completing timely reviews and discharging patients from the service.

The nominal base will be at Sedgefield Hospital however the post may need to cover county wide area. You will be expected to independently travel across the whole South/ DDES Durham locality depending on the needs of the service.

The successful candidate will be expected to complete documentation at point of care and be able to use a lone worker system in compliance with Health and Safety.

The post holder will work within a mulii profesional team regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care.

The post holder will have regular supervision from a Therapist within the team

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

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

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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)

Date posted

04 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0600

Job locations

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

Chester Le Street Community Hospital

Front Street

Chester Le Street

County Durham

DH3 3AT

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and organise clinical activity, with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping.

To delegate treatment tasks to therapy assistants

To actively engage and be responsible for own supervision with a senior member of staff.

To be responsible for clinical record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and legal requirements.

To be responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources.

When working in the community setting, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a Senior Therapist if required.

To ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date and participate in professional development including attending In Service Training.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To plan and organise clinical activity, with appropriate time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record keeping.

To delegate treatment tasks to therapy assistants

To actively engage and be responsible for own supervision with a senior member of staff.

To be responsible for clinical record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and legal requirements.

To be responsible for the correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be responsible for the allocation of these resources.

When working in the community setting, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a Senior Therapist if required.

To ensure all mandatory training is kept up to date and participate in professional development including attending In Service Training.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision
Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
Evidence of Team working
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational and problem solving skills
Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills

Desirable

Leadership skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision
Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of audit/research

Qualifications

Essential

A levels in relevant /experience
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards

Desirable

Teaching certificate or equivalent

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision
Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
Evidence of Team working
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational and problem solving skills
Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills

Desirable

Leadership skills

Special Requirements

Essential

Experience of clinical supervision
Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists

Desirable

Experience of working in a community setting
Experience of audit/research

Qualifications

Essential

A levels in relevant /experience
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards

Desirable

Teaching certificate or equivalent

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.

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sedgefield Community Hospital

Salters Lane

Sedgefield

Stockton-on-tees

Cleveland

TS21 3EE

Employer's website

https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)