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 centred care within a
progressive Multi Disciplinary Team?
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join the Community Therapy North Team at Chester Le Street Community
Hospital working alongside
Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Associate Practitioners . The
team is part of the North Durham Community Rehabilitation Team which works
across Durham, Chester le Street and Derwentside. This post will include
independent and joint working in the community setting.
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
physical dysfunction/or disabilities resulting from injury, illness, surgery or
chronic disease, within a range of community settings.
On an on-going basis the post holder will support short term
therapy goals set by the Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and
Associate Practitioners.
The post holder will also support on joint visits and
hospital based clinics such as the amputee clinic.
The nominal base will be Chester Le Street Hospital but you
will be expected to independently travel across the whole North Durham locality
including the Shotley Bridge Hospital site and surrounding area 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.
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
To plan and organise clinical activity, with appropriate
time scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative duties
including statistical record keeping.
*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 and domiciliary 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.
* The role will include assisting colleagues with moving and
handling assessments, reviewing and fitting of equipment, assisting in clinics,
carrying out set exercise plans, mobility practice and feeding back to senior
staff.
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 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 and domiciliary 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.
* The role will include assisting colleagues with moving and
handling assessments, reviewing and fitting of equipment, assisting in clinics,
carrying out set exercise plans, mobility practice and feeding back to senior
staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE level C, or equivalent, including English Language.
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant area, e.g diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Care or working towards or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
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
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Able to work as part of team.
- Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients.
- Able to identify when to report to a registered therapist.
- Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Understand of working with other agencies/multidisciplinary working.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Recent and relevant band 2 assistant experience within rehabilitation in a related clinical specialism within the NHS.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites, the locality and carry small items of equipment to fulfil the requirements of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE level C, or equivalent, including English Language.
- NVQ Level 3 in relevant area, e.g diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or Care or working towards or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
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
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Able to work as part of team.
- Able to observe and record physical and social changes in patients.
- Able to identify when to report to a registered therapist.
- Able to work alone with patients within an agreed care plan.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- An appreciation of dealing with people in their own homes.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Understand of working with other agencies/multidisciplinary working.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience of working with adults.
- Recent and relevant band 2 assistant experience within rehabilitation in a related clinical specialism within the NHS.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites, the locality and carry small items of equipment to fulfil the requirements of this post.
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
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)
