Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of
the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of
around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track
record of success.
Community Services are looking to recruit a Therapy Lead.
This is an exciting role supporting Community Services and ultimately working
to improve patient care and safety.
The role will be operationally responsible for a
range of community therapy services provided by combined Physiotherapy and
occupational theray teams. The post holder will support with Clinical
Governance, learning and service improvement and patient safety. This will
include involvement with incidents, patient safety investigations, complaints,
inquests, clinical policies and education. The role will support with and
recognise learning and improvements required within the service which will feed into the wider care
group and contribute to themes and learning which cross over a multitude of
teams. They will work closely with all services in the care group and corporate
colleagues to achieve this. The post requires in depth knowledge of the all
apects of Community therapy services.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this
job is to manage community and specialist theapy services: To be operationally
responsible for a number of teams across Co Durham and Darlington.
* Operationally manage and/ or provide leadership to a range
of clinical services within a strong governance framework;
* Demonstrate robust understanding of managing and
delivering community services
* Responsible for service delivery within agreed financial
and performance targets;
* Develop links with other health, social care and
commercial organisations to ensure that Community Services crisis is delivered
* Responsible for the development, implementation and
monitoring of continuous improvement activity within relevant service areas;
* Promote and develop a culture of a learning organisation
and continuous development;
* Ensure that quality standards are met to maintain a
consistently high standard of patient/client care;
* Be a role model, demonstrating strong leadership
behaviours and competencies to drive operational quality improvement;
Specifically, they will provide support and
advice to others around Clinical Governance and provide assurance around
governance
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
Responsibility for the operational delivery of community rehabilitation
services and Specialist therapy functions
Responsible for liaison with Social Care and other
agencies in relation to Community Health services
Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions
identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to
ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;
Key point of contact for the relationship management with
all relevant parties;
Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping
to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for
money;
Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a
coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of
services;
Responsible for the budget management of the service,
including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting
requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;
To embrace and promote a culture of learning and
continuous improvement across all service areas;
To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS
Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;
Responsible for the effective and efficient operational
management of the respective services using robust governance arrangements;
To develop and implement strategies to ensure the
successful delivery of high quality, value for money services;
Responsible for ensuring compliance with and achievement
of key performance indicators and service specifications / requirements;
To provide strong and decisive leadership that fosters an
empowered culture for front line staff within the service;
Responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of
robust integrated governance arrangements and data protection within the
service;
To ensure systems, processes and training is in place and
applied to for all staff with regard to safeguarding vulnerable adults;
Responsible for investigating complaints, serious untoward
incidents and breaches of discipline, and where necessary recommending a
suitable course of action;
Responsible for the effective and efficient management of
all resources within the service offer;
Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of record
keeping are maintained throughout the services;
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant
legislation and statutory requirements including but not limited to Health and
Safety, Fire Regulations, Disability Discrimination, etc;
Responsible for implementing the strategic ambitions of
CDDFT into operational plans and strategies in line with the integrated
business plan;
Responsible for ensuring all staff from within the service
participate and develop in the implementation of clinical governance
arrangements;
Responsible for facilitating the development of research
capability and capacity within the clinical workforce;
Responsible for implementation of the County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust appraisal processes including supervision and
Personal Development Plan;
Deputise for the General Manager where
required;
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibility for the operational delivery of community rehabilitation
services and Specialist therapy functions
Responsible for liaison with Social Care and other
agencies in relation to Community Health services
Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions
identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to
ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;
Key point of contact for the relationship management with
all relevant parties;
Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping
to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for
money;
Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a
coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of
services;
Responsible for the budget management of the service,
including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting
requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;
To embrace and promote a culture of learning and
continuous improvement across all service areas;
To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS
Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;
Responsible for the effective and efficient operational
management of the respective services using robust governance arrangements;
To develop and implement strategies to ensure the
successful delivery of high quality, value for money services;
Responsible for ensuring compliance with and achievement
of key performance indicators and service specifications / requirements;
To provide strong and decisive leadership that fosters an
empowered culture for front line staff within the service;
Responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of
robust integrated governance arrangements and data protection within the
service;
To ensure systems, processes and training is in place and
applied to for all staff with regard to safeguarding vulnerable adults;
Responsible for investigating complaints, serious untoward
incidents and breaches of discipline, and where necessary recommending a
suitable course of action;
Responsible for the effective and efficient management of
all resources within the service offer;
Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of record
keeping are maintained throughout the services;
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant
legislation and statutory requirements including but not limited to Health and
Safety, Fire Regulations, Disability Discrimination, etc;
Responsible for implementing the strategic ambitions of
CDDFT into operational plans and strategies in line with the integrated
business plan;
Responsible for ensuring all staff from within the service
participate and develop in the implementation of clinical governance
arrangements;
Responsible for facilitating the development of research
capability and capacity within the clinical workforce;
Responsible for implementation of the County Durham and
Darlington NHS Foundation Trust appraisal processes including supervision and
Personal Development Plan;
Deputise for the General Manager where
required;
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service management, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Clinical qualification eg First level nurse or AHP
Desirable
- Diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge across a range of clinical services which must include experience within community services
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate evidence of successfully leading change
- Ability to manage staff from different statutory agencies
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively use negotiation and persuasive skills to influence change
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to critically challenge own and others performance
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
- An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a diverse range of staff
- Experience of audit processes and implementing change as a result
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing services within a statutory organisation
- Experience in budgetary management
- Experience in managing in a complex environment
- Experience of conflict management and resolution
- Experience of dealing with complex Human Resource Issues
Desirable
- Experience in effective integrated team working within the NHS
- Experience of audit for monitoring and evaluating services
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
- Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service management, underpinned by theory and experience.
- Clinical qualification eg First level nurse or AHP
Desirable
- Diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive knowledge across a range of clinical services which must include experience within community services
- IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate evidence of successfully leading change
- Ability to manage staff from different statutory agencies
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively use negotiation and persuasive skills to influence change
- Demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to critically challenge own and others performance
Desirable
- In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
- An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing a diverse range of staff
- Experience of audit processes and implementing change as a result
- Significant demonstrable experience of managing services within a statutory organisation
- Experience in budgetary management
- Experience in managing in a complex environment
- Experience of conflict management and resolution
- Experience of dealing with complex Human Resource Issues
Desirable
- Experience in effective integrated team working within the NHS
- Experience of audit for monitoring and evaluating services
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)
