Job summary
We
are looking for a dynamic person to work within
the Community Therapy North Team
to take on as a Therapy Associate Practitioner based at Chester Le Street Community Hospital workng
alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistants
. This post is predomintely independent
working in the community setting but will involve supporting group sessions.
The contractual hours of this job is between
22.5 hours and 25.5
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will predominantly work independently in the community setting with
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.
Be
responsible for independently managing a caseload of non complex patients,
completing assessments independently, setting short term therapy goals and
treatment plans, completing timely reviews and discharging patients from the
service.
The nominal base will be at Chester Le Street Hospital and mainly cover the Durham area. You will be expected to
independently travel across the whole North Durham locality depending on the needs of the service.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete
documentation at point of care and be able to use a lone worker system in
compliance with Health and Safety.
The post holder will work within a multi profesional team
regarding the management and discharge of patients under your care. This would include Therapists, Social Workers
and Nursing staff
The post holder will have regular supervision
from a Therapist within the 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.
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 been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS 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
plan
and organise clinical activity, with appropriate time scheduling in order to
complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record
keeping.
* Independently manage a
caseload of non complex patients, completing assessments , setting short term
therapy goals and treatment plans, completing timely reviews and discharging
patients from the service.
* To delegate treatment
tasks to therapy assistants.
*To actively engage and be
responsible for own supervision with a senior member of staff.
*To be responsible for
clinical record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and
legal requirements.
*To be responsible for the
correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be
responsible for the allocation of these resources.
*When working in the
community setting, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a
Senior Therapist if required.
*To ensure all mandatory
training is kept up to date and participate in professional development
including attending In Service Training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
plan
and organise clinical activity, with appropriate time scheduling in order to
complete all clinical and administrative duties including statistical record
keeping.
* Independently manage a
caseload of non complex patients, completing assessments , setting short term
therapy goals and treatment plans, completing timely reviews and discharging
patients from the service.
* To delegate treatment
tasks to therapy assistants.
*To actively engage and be
responsible for own supervision with a senior member of staff.
*To be responsible for
clinical record-keeping in accordance with the guidelines for documentation and
legal requirements.
*To be responsible for the
correct and safe use of the physical environment including equipment and to be
responsible for the allocation of these resources.
*When working in the
community setting, to work as a lone practitioner with telephone support from a
Senior Therapist if required.
*To ensure all mandatory
training is kept up to date and participate in professional development
including attending In Service Training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC / HCPC and accountability
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of NMC / HCPC and accountability
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality to meet the requirements of the post
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills.
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.
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)
