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 population 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 populations of County Durham and
Darlington.
Do you
have the enthusiasm and motivation to take on a new challenge within our
forward thinking trust?
Are you
an excellent team worker but also have the drive to lead and influence change?
Do you
strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic patient centered care within a
progressive Multi Disciplinary Team?
We are looking for a dynamic Specialist Physiotherapist join our Community Therapy
North team at Shotley Bridge Community Hospital. The team is part of the North
Durham Community Rehabilitation Team which works across Durham, Chester le
Street and Derwentside. This posts would predominantly be based working in the
community, supported by a team of Occupational Therapists, Associate
Practitioners and assistants.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will independently manage a
caseload in the community providing
holistic, short term, goal led intervention following a comprehensive
assessment. Patients will present with a wide range of complex problems and
will allow you to develop a highly specialist knowledge of many medical
conditions and long term 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 skills.
To
support junior and assistant staff and to 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 in the Community Therapy North service.
On occasions the successful applicant may also need to work into the crisis response
service, this is a seven day 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
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)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain specialist
clinical skills and provide expert advice to the community teams in relation to
identified specialism
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 urgent referrals received within the specialist area
To use sound clinical judgements 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
urgent/and or complex cases on a daily basis
To undertake holistic 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;
interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement
rehabilitation programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain specialist
clinical skills and provide expert advice to the community teams in relation to
identified specialism
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 urgent referrals received within the specialist area
To use sound clinical judgements 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
urgent/and or complex cases on a daily basis
To undertake holistic 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;
interpret facts and select the appropriate treatment and implement
rehabilitation programmes
Person Specification
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)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
- NHS Experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the post
Desirable
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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 skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of crisis management
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
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist
Desirable
Person Specification
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)
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Clinical supervision of other therapy staff, assistants and students
- Clinical educator experience. Attendance at a recognised clinical educators course
- NHS Experience
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the post
Desirable
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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 skills within a wide variety of settings
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
- Experience of crisis management
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
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
