Job summary As part of service development and the enhancement of community therapy resource to provide 7 day assessment, management and rehabilitation, Community Therapy Services are looking for a Clinical Lead to operationally manage the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and therapy assistants providing rehabilitation within the community hospital wards. The post is permanent, requires 7 day working and can be based at either Chester-le-Street Community Hospital or Sedgefield Community Hospital site. The successful candidate will be either an Occupational Therapist or a Physiotherapist and will form part of a leadership team providing a flexible service to manage community crisis referrals, community hospital rehabilitation and a Discharge to Assess pathway from all community hospital sites. The successful candidate will work together with the current Clinical Lead providing professional leadership and development of rehabilitation services across 5 community hospitals. The role will be diverse and challenging, working within a number of clinical pathways. Main duties of the job As a member of the organisation the post holder will: Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives Lead or contribute to creating improvement, transformation and innovation of services Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by pride, enthusiasm and collaboration Manage and/or contribute to financial performance and target delivery Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model, demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT Communicate positively and effectively Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive manner Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the vision and aims of CDDFT Actively contribute to improving the health and well being of the population that is served 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 From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9439-25-0139 Job locations Chester Le Street Community Hospital Front Street Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3AT Sedgefield Community Hospital Salters Lane Sedgefield Stockton-on-tees Cleveland TS21 3EE Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership to physiotherapists and occupational therapists within community therapy services To undertake clinical role as an expert practitioner and active provider of specialist clinical care, maintaining clinical skills and demonstrating an effective role model for the physiotherapy, occupational therapy staff and other professionals with in the multidisciplinary team. To provide high quality care to an independent caseload referred with complex multi-pathologies. The postholder is an autonomous practitioner, using highly skilled and specialised diagnostic, assessment and treatment techniques within the speciality. The client may present with acute, palliative, complex and / or chronic presentation. To assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients, treating them primarily within a rehabilitation ward environment, but also in a variety of community locations and establishments (including Rehabilitation Units, Clients homes, and Care Homes) in relation to Discharge to Assess pathways and community crisis interventions To ensure access targets are met and will actively contribute to identify and problem solve issues as they occur. To coordinate and monitor the delivery of high quality care that, meeting identified patient need, supports the aims and objectives of the integrated multidisciplinary team, and remains within the boundaries of available resource. To complete Trusted Assesments to support patient flow and hospital discharges. Job description Job responsibilities To provide clinical leadership to physiotherapists and occupational therapists within community therapy services To undertake clinical role as an expert practitioner and active provider of specialist clinical care, maintaining clinical skills and demonstrating an effective role model for the physiotherapy, occupational therapy staff and other professionals with in the multidisciplinary team. To provide high quality care to an independent caseload referred with complex multi-pathologies. The postholder is an autonomous practitioner, using highly skilled and specialised diagnostic, assessment and treatment techniques within the speciality. The client may present with acute, palliative, complex and / or chronic presentation. To assess, diagnose, implement and evaluate individual programmes of care for patients, treating them primarily within a rehabilitation ward environment, but also in a variety of community locations and establishments (including Rehabilitation Units, Clients homes, and Care Homes) in relation to Discharge to Assess pathways and community crisis interventions To ensure access targets are met and will actively contribute to identify and problem solve issues as they occur. To coordinate and monitor the delivery of high quality care that, meeting identified patient need, supports the aims and objectives of the integrated multidisciplinary team, and remains within the boundaries of available resource. To complete Trusted Assesments to support patient flow and hospital discharges. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc in Ocupational Therapy/ Physiotherapay or equivalent Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism Desirable Recognised relevant academic qualification An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Experience Essential Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal Desirable Evidence of working on strategic planning and development Broad experience at post graduate level Statutory Registration Essential HCPC registered Desirable Member of RCOT or CSP Special Skills & Knowledge Essential In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients. Evidence of ability to lead in service developments Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping) Desirable Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Presentational skills Intermediate IT skills Evidence of participation in research/audit Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-7 / assistants Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course Evidence of change management Evidence of robust performance management Special Requirements Essential 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 Desirable Ability to meet physical demands of the post Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi specialism service Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc/MSc in Ocupational Therapy/ Physiotherapay or equivalent Evidence of CPD, including attendance at recent post-graduate courses relevant to the clinical fields in the specialism Desirable Recognised relevant academic qualification An understanding of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, its culture, strategic direction, achievements and NHS standing Experience Essential Significant years experience to include band 6 level incorporating experience within a range of specialisms and community settings Experience of collaborative working within multidisciplinary and cross agency teams Evidence of high level communication skills within a wide variety of settings Experienced in clinical supervision and staff appraisal Desirable Evidence of working on strategic planning and development Broad experience at post graduate level Statutory Registration Essential HCPC registered Desirable Member of RCOT or CSP Special Skills & Knowledge Essential In depth and up to date knowledge and skills in the assessment, rehabilitation and management of patients within the specialty Specialist knowledge of professional practice and research Understand clinical governance and its implications for services, including experiences of quality issues and audit Ability to comprehend and work within the Trusts policies of data protections, equal opportunities and health and safety. To meet the differing needs of patients. Evidence of ability to lead in service developments Ability to carry out moderate to intense physical effort throughout the working day and carry out concurrent activities. Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment and with emotional or aggressive patients and carers. Ability to work independently and organise, prioritise and delegate workload to meet service demands Evidence of self-directed learning and critical appraisal skills Basic IT skills (e.g. emails, electronic record keeping) Desirable Evidence of ability to be innovative and proactive Able to use own initiative appropriately to enhance service delivery Presentational skills Intermediate IT skills Evidence of participation in research/audit Supervision of other staff, qualified B 5-7 / assistants Experienced clinical student educator. Attendance at recognised clinical educator course Evidence of change management Evidence of robust performance management Special Requirements Essential 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 Desirable Ability to meet physical demands of the post Commitment, motivation and flexibility to work within a multi specialism service 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). Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Chester Le Street Community Hospital Front Street Chester Le Street County Durham DH3 3AT Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)