Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of
the largest integrated organisations in the Country, providing hospital and
community services to a popluations of over 650,000. We are an ambitious and innovative
organisation with a talented workforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our Vision is to be 'Right Frist Time, Every
Time' and our mission is to provide safe, compassionate and joined up care to
the population of County Durham and Darlington.
-Do you have enthusiasm and motivation to take on new
challenges with our forward thinking Trust?
-Are you an excellent team worker but also have the drive to
lead and influence change?
-Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holistic
patient centered care within a progressive multi disciplinary team?
We are looking for a dynamic Occupational
Therapist to join our Community Therapy Team
in Darlington. The post holder will work within our Stroke Team but will
also cover into general community and our Neuro team as the service needs
require.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the organisation the post holder will
independently manage their own caseload in the Community Therapy Team providing
goal lead interventions following a comprehensive assessment. They will work alongside Physiotherapists,
Assistant Practitioners and Speech and Language Therapists within the community
therapy team and other professionals within the wider organisation and partner
organisations.
Opportunities to:
- Develop skills in holistic assessing beyond the scope of
your traditional Occupational Therapy practice.
- Develop your supervisory, leadership and service
development skill.
- Support assistant staff and help with their development
- Lead and participate in peer support and in service
training
- Work within a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Gain experience in
Stroke/Neuro/Community/Falls/Rehab Beds
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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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
To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those
you clinically supervise within a defined area.
To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions
for routine and priority referrals received within community therapy services.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of
resources
To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their
caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex
cases on a daily basis.
To undertake holisitic and comprehensive
specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning
skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; intepret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To organise and prioritise own workload and to monitor those
you clinically supervise within a defined area.
To independently screen, prioritise and plan interventions
for routine and priority referrals received within community therapy services.
To use sound clinical judgement to prioritise patients
within a demanding and unpredictable environment ensuring effective use of
resources
To assist staff under your supervision to prioritise their
caseloads and advise them on appropriate interventions in response to complex
cases on a daily basis.
To undertake holisitic and comprehensive
specialist assessments of patients including those with diverse or complex
presentations/multi pathologies that change across the caseload. To utilise analytical and clinical reasoning
skills and manual assessment techniques to provide accurate diagnosis of their
condition, these skills may be advanced; intepret facts and select the
appropriate treatment and implement rehabilitation programmes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements and NHS standing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of communication skills within a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in working in a wide variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
-
- Competency achievement dependent on area of work.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- State Registration
- Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
Desirable
- Recognised relevant academic qualification
- An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS FT, its culture, strategic direction achievements and NHS standing
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of communication skills within a variety of settings
Desirable
- Experience in working in a wide variety of settings
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of professional practice and new research
- An understanding of legal responsibilities within the profession
- Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical manner
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to maintain high levels of concentration
- Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities
- IT skills
Desirable
- Innovative approach to working life
- Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
- Presentational skills
- Evidence of working across professional boundaries
-
- Competency achievement dependent on area of work.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Statutory Registration
Essential
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.
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).
