Job summary
Darlington
Community Therapy Team are looking to recruit a Therapy Assistant to support
community therapies. The role will be
working under the direction of qualified therapy staff, across the areas
of physiotherapy and Occupational
therapy in the main but the ability to adapt and be flexible is essential. The
therapy team over see a comprehensive portfolio of rehabilitation and case
management in patients own homes, in care home settings and within clinics. Please
see the job description for full details or contact the clinical lead to
discuss.
Main duties of the job
You
will work as part of the team alongside the Therapists and Assistant
Practitioners within the Therapy team. You will follow a specific plan of care
implemented by the registered professional focusing on a strength based
approach to rehabilitation and sustained improvement following the completion
of a competency based training programme. You will work across Darlington and
the surroundings areas into patients own homes and care homes, including our
Intermediate Care rehabilitation beds. You will be required to carry out
administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the service and patient care.
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
The successful candidate will be required to support the
therapy team in a variety of community settings in the provision of high
quality interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring physiotherapy and
occupational therapy in community services.
They will provide holistic care for patients without direct supervision
at times but accountable at all times to the responsible therapist.
A proactive attitude
to the promotion of an environment where health promotion and informed
patient choice is encouraged, developed and supported to its maximum potential,
within the available resources. An eagerness to learn and develop your skills
and knowledge by undertaking relevant training by attending mandatory training,
relevant training courses, use of eLearning and adhere to all trust policies
and procedures is essential to this role.
The post will be based at Hundens lane Darlington with
travelling to patients own home/care homes and clinics across the Darlington
area as required.
If you feel you have the right skills and
knowledge then we would welcome an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to support the
therapy team in a variety of community settings in the provision of high
quality interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring physiotherapy and
occupational therapy in community services.
They will provide holistic care for patients without direct supervision
at times but accountable at all times to the responsible therapist.
A proactive attitude
to the promotion of an environment where health promotion and informed
patient choice is encouraged, developed and supported to its maximum potential,
within the available resources. An eagerness to learn and develop your skills
and knowledge by undertaking relevant training by attending mandatory training,
relevant training courses, use of eLearning and adhere to all trust policies
and procedures is essential to this role.
The post will be based at Hundens lane Darlington with
travelling to patients own home/care homes and clinics across the Darlington
area as required.
If you feel you have the right skills and
knowledge then we would welcome an application.
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
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
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
Desirable
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
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
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
Desirable
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.
