Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly Integrated Community Team in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire within the Rapid Response team, providing physiotherapy or occupational therapy services to a high standard to our local population in their own homes and local care homes.
The successful candidate will work within the Rapids Community Therapy Team and provide services in community rehabilitation .
You will work in partnership with team members, service users, Derbyshire Community Health Services staff, General Practice and other agencies as necessary to provide effective evidenced based care to a defined population.
This will be achieved through their contribution to and support of: effective delegation, case load management, monitoring of care standards, clinical leadership and the performance management of team members.
Main duties of the job
To identify the physiotherapy or occupational therapy needs of individuals and communities within the Locality area. To contribute to case management, assessing, planning, treating and evaluating clinical reasoning within the primary care setting.
To contribute to the development and implementation of Physiotherapy or Occupational therapy within integrated care pathways and business plans. To be an active member of the wider workforce of Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Trust and willing to work wherever the service requires.
To be responsible for maintaining competency to practice through maintenance of professional registration, Continuous Professional Development activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal and professional development and evidence of learning beyond registration.
About us
The Purpose and Activities of DCHS?
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Due to a high volume of applications - this advert will be closing on 14/11/2024.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
Due to a high volume of applications - this advert will be closing on 14/11/2024.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Varied Clinical experience at Band 5 level
- Leadership/Management Course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge
- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service improvement
- Experience of clinical audit and/or research
- Community Experience (can include experience from student placements)
Skills
Essential
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derbyshire County in order to carry out required duties
- IT and administrative skills
- Organisational skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in Physiotherapy
- Registered with HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- Varied Clinical experience at Band 5 level
- Leadership/Management Course
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical knowledge
- Good understanding of the National Health Agenda / Relevant national standards
- Understanding of partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies
Desirable
- Experience of implementing service improvement
- Experience of clinical audit and/or research
- Community Experience (can include experience from student placements)
Skills
Essential
- Access to transport is essential for this post, as you will be expected to travel around various areas of Derbyshire County in order to carry out required duties
- IT and administrative skills
- Organisational 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
