Rapid Response Therapist
The closing date is 12 May 2026
As a leading community provider we are at the forefront of this exciting future, joining‑up services in local communities to better meet the individual needs of our patients.
Within Chesterfield we have a Rapid Response Therapist role available to cover Maternity Leave.
The role requires day‑to‑day delivery of patient care in our Integrated Community Teams, alongside other Therapists, Generic Therapy Support Workers, Nurses, Support Workers and Social Care. The role also supports triage of therapy and Local Navigation Hub Referrals.
Our Rapid Response team work together to provide a service which operates a shift pattern between 8.00am and 18.30pm, covering 7 days, including Bank Holidays.
The successful candidates will have high levels of personal and clinical credibility and the ability to instantly form effective working relationships in a range of work settings.
You will have the opportunity to really make a difference in ensuring that quality services are delivered both now and into the future based around our patient needs.
We will also work with you regarding your on‑going development and revalidation.
Can you demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with a positive outlook, have the ability to plan and organise competent, evidence‑based, clinical care delivery?
Main duties of the job
The Rapid response therapy team provides a same‑day, next‑day response to patient needs and supports hospital discharges within the community.
The aims of the service are to avoid hospital admissions where appropriate, support early hospital discharges and provide a short‑term therapy (up to 2 weeks) assessment and intervention to patients within their own homes.
Our service provides triage for community therapy services and is also part of the Falls Recovery service within our locality.
About us
Derbyshire Community Health Services has been rated as an ‘outstanding’ trust by the Care Quality Commission.
There has never been a better time to join the NHS for a rewarding career as we celebrate 73 years of the NHS and the nation recognise the care and compassion delivered by the NHS during the recent pandemic.
If you are looking to start, maintain and advance your career in a healthcare setting and within a thriving and supportive workplace Derbyshire Community Health Services have a range of opportunities available.
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.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
* 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
* Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Access to our LGBTI+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Qualifications
* Diploma / degree in Physiotherapy or occupational therapy
* Registered with HCPC
* Evidence of CPD
Experience and Knowledge
* Proven clinical knowledge and expertise
* Knowledge of NHS agenda and the importance of partnership working
* Varied clinical experience
* Community experience
* Band 6 experience
Skills and Attributes
* Communication skills, written and verbal
* Leadership and 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.
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