Job summary
The 10 year plan for the NHS puts community-based care at the heart of healthtransformation - meaning there's never been a better time to join us.Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust have recently been confirmed as Outstandingfollowing a recent CQC Inspection. We are therefore seeking exceptional Therapists to joinour community teams in the Thanet, South Kent Coast, Ashford and Canterbury areas acrosseast Kent to help shape the future of NHS care. We treat the whole person, not just thecondition. Our work is practitioner-led and therapy focused, ensuring care is patient-centred.We will help you to develop your skills, and support your continued professional developmentas a valued colleague in one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK.This is a critical Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy role in the delivering rehabilitation topatients residing in the Non-Weight Bearing (NWB) Pathway beds in Hawkinge House ProactiveAssessment Unit, Folkestone, East Kent. You will be responsible supporting recovery andrehabilitation, and working alongside the MDT to assess and plan discharges for patientsplaced on the NWB pathway.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within the Non Weight Bearing (NWB) Pathway supportingdischarges from acute hospitals in East Kent. These beds are situated within Hawkinge HouseProactive Assessment Unit, Folkestone, managed by the Community Assessment Bed team,where the post holder will be working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team providing therapyinterventions to support Recovery, Rehabilitation, Assessment and Discharge Planning forpatients recovering from fractures. The pathway incorporates 6 weeks of recovery andhealing, during which time therapy is provided to support recovery from non-weight to partialand full weight bearing, and then working with patients to achieve rehabilitation goals tosupport discharges home.
You will also provide evidence of delays in transfers of care and raise appropriate escalations when patient flow may become compromised.This is currently 5 days a week service - core hours are Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (37.5hours a week).To arrange a visit and see us in action or to find out more about working in the communityand how you can be part of our dynamic team; please contact the following for an informaldiscussion about how you can take the next step in your future with KCHFT:Neil Delbridge - Operational Manager, Community Assessment Bed and Clinical Nurse Specialist Teams.Rapid Transfer Service07896 464788
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment.) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or equiv project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Registered health care professional (HCPC registration ) / minimum of 3 years of experience in health improvement environment.) Health related degree and evidence of relevant post graduate development at Level 6 Evidence of Specialist qualifications relevant to area of practice
Desirable
- PRINCE 2 or equiv project management training PTLLS/DTLLS, PGCE or Certificate in Education Management or supervisory qualification or experience of study Working towards Master level study
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in area of practice Practical experience in managing health related projects/complex caseloads Supporting others (mentor / educator / supervisor ) experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading and managing teams Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (E-Pay / E-roster/ AT-P/ CIS)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE
Essential
- Understanding of National Service Frameworks and NICE guidance to relevant to care setting and its application across health care services Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Understanding of training needs in relation to post Ability to manage time effectively, priorities and work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups Strong influencing and negotiating skills
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice. Ability to manage and lead change Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable
ABILITY TO MANAGE
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the senior Practitioner Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures. Ability to manage own time effectively
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).
