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Physiotherapist
The closing date is 05 August 2025
PLEASE NOTE THIS POST WILL CLOSE ONCE IT RECEIVES 50 APPLICANTS
County Durham andDarlington NHS Foundation Trust are one of the largest integrated organisationsinthe country, providing hospital and community services to apopulation of over 650,000. We are anambitious and innovative organisation with a talentedworkforce of over 7,000 colleagues. Our Vision isto be Right First Time, Every Time and our mission is toprovide safe, compassionate and joined-upcare to the populations of County Durham and Darlington.
Do you have the enthusiasm and motivation to take on a newchallenge within our forwardthinking trust?
Are you an excellent team worker?
Do you strive or aspire to provide seamless holisticpatient centered care within a progressiveMulti-Disciplinary Team?
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join theIntermediate Care Therapy Team at Chester LeStreet Community Hospital. The team works acrossthe Durham, Chester-le-Street and Derwentside area providing therapy intorehabilitation beds within care homes and out into the community. The postinvolves working as part of multi-disciplinary team including OccupationalTherapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Assistants.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will independently manage acaseload in the intermediate care beds and into the community providingholistic, short term, goal orientated interventions. Patients will present witha wide range of complex problems and will allow you to develop a highlyspecialist knowledge of many medical conditions and long term conditions andthe application of the physiotherapy process with these patients.
Opportunities to:
Progressskills in holistic assessment and providing comprehensive rehabilitation plans
Developskills around discharge planning and equipment provision
Tosupport assistant staff and to help with their development
Participatein service development, peer support and in-service training
Workwithin a dynamic Multi-Disciplinary Team
The successful applicant would work Monday toFriday in the Intermediate Care Bed service.On occasions the successful applicant may also be required to work intothe crisis response service, this is a six day service.
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 a minimum of two yearsof experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to considersponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria andhave a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job responsibilities
To work as an autonomouspractitioner and maintain and prioritise own caseload
Complete holistic and specialist assessments and createspecialist rehabilitation plans
To delegate treatment plans to unqualified staff inclusiveof assistants and care support workers.
To plan and organise clinical activity, with appropriatetime scheduling in order to complete all clinical and administrative dutiesincluding statistical record keeping.
To be responsible for the correct and safe use of thephysical environment including equipment and to be responsible for theallocation of these resources.
To contribute to the supervision of undergraduate therapistswhere placements within speciality areas have been designated as appropriate.
To contribute towards the provision of flexible and timelyservices, ensuring that assessments and treatments are carried out in a timelyfashion as per team operation guidelines.
To work to the standards of the speciality area and toensure that expert knowledge within the speciality area is acquired throughindependent learning and collaboration during the working day with seniorstaff.
To attend mandatory training and to adhere toall Trust policies and procedures as they pertain to personnel, health andsafety, child / elder protection issues and continuing health care needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc Physiotherapy or equivalent
* State Registration
* Continuing Professional Development Diary including evidence of reflective practice, training and clinical experience
* Recognised relevant academic qualification
* Member of CSP
* An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing
Statutory Registration
* HCPC registered
* Member of CSP
Special Requirements
* Ability to travel independently across Trust sites and the locality, and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Experience
* Relevant experience in physical rehabilitation including recent general rehabilitation
* Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of communication skills within a wide variety of settings
* Experience in working in a variety of settings
* Previous NHS experience
Special Skills & Knowledge
* 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
* Innovative approach to working life
* Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery
* Presentational skills
* Evidence of working across professional boundaries
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.
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£31,049 to £37,796 a yearper annum, pro rata
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