Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of
the largest integrated organisations inthe country, providing hospital and community services to a
population of over 650,000. We are anambitious and innovative organisation with a talented
workforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our Vision isto be Right First Time, Every Time and our mission is to
provide safe, compassionate and joined-upcare to the populations of County Durham and Darlington.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead the
Intermediate Care and Crisis Therapy Team at Chester le Street Community
Hospital. This post is open to both Physiotherapists and Occupational
Therapsts. The team works across the Durham, Chester-le-Street and Derwentside
area providing therapy into rehabilitation beds within care homes and out into
the community. Along with providing urgent community response therapy
intervention to prevent any avoidable hopsital admissions.The post involves
working as part of multi-disciplinary team including Occupational Therapists,
Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Assistants.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the organisation the post holder will:
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 well being of the
population that is served
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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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 provide clinical leadership to physiotherapists and
occupational therapists within community therapy services
To undertake clinical role as an expert practitioner and
active provider of specialist clinical care, maintaining clinical skills and
demonstrating an effective role model for the physiotherapy, occupational
therapy staff and other professionals with in the multidisciplinary team.
To provide high quality care to an independent caseload
referred with complex multi-pathologies.
The postholder is an autonomous practitioner, using highly skilled and
specialised diagnostic, assessment and treatment techniques within the
speciality. The client may present with
acute, palliative, complex and / or chronic presentation.
To assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual
programmes of care for patients, treating them primarily within a
rehabilitation ward environment, but also in a variety of community locations
and establishments (including Rehabilitation Units, Clients homes, and Care
Homes) in relation to Discharge to Assess pathways and community crisis
interventions
To ensure access targets are met and will actively
contribute to identify and problem solve issues as they occur.
To coordinate and monitor the delivery of high
quality care that, meeting identified
patient need, supports the aims and objectives of the integrated
multidisciplinary team, and remains within the boundaries of available
resource. To complete Trusted Assessments to support patient flow and hospital
discharges.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to physiotherapists and
occupational therapists within community therapy services
To undertake clinical role as an expert practitioner and
active provider of specialist clinical care, maintaining clinical skills and
demonstrating an effective role model for the physiotherapy, occupational
therapy staff and other professionals with in the multidisciplinary team.
To provide high quality care to an independent caseload
referred with complex multi-pathologies.
The postholder is an autonomous practitioner, using highly skilled and
specialised diagnostic, assessment and treatment techniques within the
speciality. The client may present with
acute, palliative, complex and / or chronic presentation.
To assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual
programmes of care for patients, treating them primarily within a
rehabilitation ward environment, but also in a variety of community locations
and establishments (including Rehabilitation Units, Clients homes, and Care
Homes) in relation to Discharge to Assess pathways and community crisis
interventions
To ensure access targets are met and will actively
contribute to identify and problem solve issues as they occur.
To coordinate and monitor the delivery of high
quality care that, meeting identified
patient need, supports the aims and objectives of the integrated
multidisciplinary team, and remains within the boundaries of available
resource. To complete Trusted Assessments to support patient flow and hospital
discharges.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
- Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
- Broad experience at post graduate level
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty
- Specialist knowledge of professional practice and 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.
- Evidence of ability to lead in service developments
- 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 with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
- Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping)
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Intermediate IT skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-7 / assistants
- Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
- Evidence of change management
- Evidence of robust performance management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Ocupational Therapy/ Physiotherapay or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, 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 flexibility to work within a multi specialism service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings
- Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams
- Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings
- Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal
Desirable
- Evidence of working on strategic planning and development
- Broad experience at post graduate level
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty
- Specialist knowledge of professional practice and 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.
- Evidence of ability to lead in service developments
- 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 with emotional or aggressive patients and carers.
- Ability to work independently and organise , prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands
- Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills
- Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping)
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Intermediate IT skills
- Evidence of participation in research/audit
- Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-7 / assistants
- Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
- Evidence of change management
- Evidence of robust performance management
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc in Ocupational Therapy/ Physiotherapay or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, 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 flexibility to work within a multi specialism service
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).
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)
