Job summary
Community Stroke Rehabilitation are looking for an
experienced qualified therapist with significant experience in stroke
rehabilitation to join our team. This Clinical Lead that is open to an AHP with
fast stroke knowledge and authethitic leadership skills.
The post will be based at the Sedgefield Hospital site and
will compose of both a clinical and a leadership role within the team. The
successful candidate will work with and support Occupational Therapists,
Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and skilled associates to
deliver innovative, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation in patients own homes
and out-patient settings to optimise recovery.
The role is diverse and challenging and we are looking for
someone to join our friendly team and to meet the needs of patients and bring
ideas to the service regarding service delivery and development. This is an
exciting opportunity for a candidate to apply their skills in a flexible,
innovative manner and to create solutions to offer our patients an optimal
rehabilitation journey.
If you feel you have the right skills and
knowledge then we would welcome an application
Main duties of the job
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
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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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,
occupational therapists, speech and language 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 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 post holder 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, including organising short term additional
care support as required / escalating care when crisis management at home is
not possible.
To support the wider therapy service resource providing
in-patient and community rehabilitation and case management
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.
The post holder will deliver clinical education of staff
within the therapy services and wider MDT
The Clinical Lead needs to ensure referral priorities are
met within their team, and ensure the service is responsive to referrals from
multiple sites and agencies
To work with the Community Therapy Lead and Locality Matrons
in developing the strategic and operational management of the Crisis Service
provision.
To work within established Service / Trust policies and
procedures and regularly participate in working parties developing and
implementing policy changes which will impact on all service users.
To represent Community Therapy Services externally on a
locality basis regarding therapy services provided to patients within community
settings.
To work in conjunction with other Clinical leads
to manage Crisis service provision across Co. Durham.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership to physiotherapists,
occupational therapists, speech and language 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 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 post holder 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, including organising short term additional
care support as required / escalating care when crisis management at home is
not possible.
To support the wider therapy service resource providing
in-patient and community rehabilitation and case management
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.
The post holder will deliver clinical education of staff
within the therapy services and wider MDT
The Clinical Lead needs to ensure referral priorities are
met within their team, and ensure the service is responsive to referrals from
multiple sites and agencies
To work with the Community Therapy Lead and Locality Matrons
in developing the strategic and operational management of the Crisis Service
provision.
To work within established Service / Trust policies and
procedures and regularly participate in working parties developing and
implementing policy changes which will impact on all service users.
To represent Community Therapy Services externally on a
locality basis regarding therapy services provided to patients within community
settings.
To work in conjunction with other Clinical leads
to manage Crisis service provision across Co. Durham.
Person Specification
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 flexibility to work within a multi specialism service
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy/ or other AHP
- Evidence of CPD and post graduate training to an advanced level relating to clinical specialism
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- High level of STROKE knowledge and experience
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
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 5-6/ assistants
- Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
- Evidence of change management
- Evidence of robust performance management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist/ or other AHP CPC
Desirable
- Member of the RCOT or CSP/ or other
Person Specification
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 flexibility to work within a multi specialism service
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc/MSc/Diploma in Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy/ or other AHP
- Evidence of CPD and post graduate training to an advanced level relating to clinical specialism
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
- High level of STROKE knowledge and experience
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
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 5-6/ assistants
- Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course
- Evidence of change management
- Evidence of robust performance management
Statutory Registration
Essential
- HCPC registered Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapist/ or other AHP CPC
Desirable
- Member of the RCOT or CSP/ or other
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
Sedgefield Community Hospital
Salters Lane
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-tees
Cleveland
TS21 3EE
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
