Job summary
Following investment into the community hospitals wards we
have an exciting opportunity to join our team. This post is a 12 month fixed
term role. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6
Occupational Therapist to join our therapy rehabilitation team based at in the
south localities ( Richardson and Sedgefield Community hospital). The base site
will be Richardson community hospital.
Applicants must be prepared to participate in a 6 day week
service, covering bank holidays and Saturdays on a rota basis.
The successful applicant will be required to work across the
south community hospitals in the Trust.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and
opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skills with regular individual
supervision, peer support and access to additional learning.
For further information please contact Sarah
Watson, Clinical Team Lead 07785681183.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a specialist occupational therapist full
time.
The service will work over 6 days a week.
Come and join this exciting development. Receive support and
opportunities to develop clinical and leadership skill with regular individual supervision,
peer support and access to additional learning.
The successful applicant will independently manage a
caseload in the community wards providing holistic, short term, goal led
intervention following a comprehensive assessment. These patients will present
with a wide range of complex problems and will allow you to develop a highly
specialist knowledge
Promoting a Discharge to Assess model of care, patients will
have their discharge facilitated by therapists at the most optimum point in
their rehabilitation pathway.
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
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
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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 work as a
member of the clinical team of Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and
therapy assistants within community therapy services.
The post holder
will independently manage a caseload that includes some highly complex patients
and provide specialist assessments to 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 and
establishments (including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes
and Prisons)
On an on-going
basis the post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual
programmes of care for patients.
The post holder
will work within a multi-professional
team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Social workers
and other AHPs) regarding the management and discharge of patients under your
care.
The post holder
will deliver clinical education of all staff as required within community
services
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a
member of the clinical team of Occupational therapists, physiotherapists and
therapy assistants within community therapy services.
The post holder
will independently manage a caseload that includes some highly complex patients
and provide specialist assessments to 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 and
establishments (including Rehabilitation Wards/Units, Clients Homes, Care Homes
and Prisons)
On an on-going
basis the post holder will assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual
programmes of care for patients.
The post holder
will work within a multi-professional
team (Consultants, GPs, nursing staff, Occupational Therapists, Social workers
and other AHPs) regarding the management and discharge of patients under your
care.
The post holder
will deliver clinical education of all staff as required within community
services
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel 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 ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Desirable
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Occupational Therapist
Desirable
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel 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 ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Desirable
- In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of physical disabilities
- Understanding of, and the ability to manage mental health and psychosocial issues relating to rehabilitation
- Remain updated with professional practice and new research
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Desirable
- BSc/Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive and relevant qualified experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation experience.
Desirable
- Experienced in staff appraisal
- Experienced in working in a variety of settings
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
Richardson Community Hospital
John Street
Barnard Castle
County Durham
DL12 8HT
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
