Job summary We are seeking Band 4 Advanced Therapy Support Workers with a patient-centred approach and a passion for assessment and rehabilitation to work throughout Derby City. This would be a great development opportunity for an experienced Band 3 Therapy Support Worker, as training and support will be provided. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in assessment and treatment in a community setting alongside developing additional generic skills to provide a comprehensive assessment to a variety of complex patients. Our integrated, multi-disciplinary team provides goal-focussed rehabilitation to support patients in their own homes and local care homes. You will be well supported in the role by a skilled, multi-disciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Support Workers and Care Co-ordinators. We have a full-time vacancy in Community First, a 22.5 hour vacancy in Core Therapy, along with a fixed term 12 month secondment 22.5 hour opportunity in Community First. The Community First service is provided between 8am-6.30pm every day. The Core Therapy team's core hours are 8.30am-4.30pm. As part of the role there will be a need for extensive travel and transportation of equipment and between patients around Derby City. Main duties of the job To perform and assist in the provision of holistic, high quality, evidence-based health care to a defined local population. To work within an appropriate supervisory and monitoring framework, to agreed multi-disciplinary treatment plans by providing and managing ongoing treatment, teaching and instruction to a referred caseload of patients. The post holder will be expected to implement, modify and evaluate these programmes of treatment without direct supervision. This will include initial assessment and reviews of patients, creating specific patient led care plans and meet therapy goals and liaison with other specialist services within the Trust. The post holder will organise and prioritise their own day- to-day work tasks and activities, be able to work independently and adhere to Trust Lone Working policies, as well as delegate tasks to band 3 colleagues and support administrative tasks for the day-to-day running of the services. About us 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. As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided. After carefullyreviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 842-DCI-5277-24 Job locations Florence Nightingale Community Hospital London Road Derby DE1 2QY Job description Job responsibilities Please review the 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. Job description Job responsibilities Please review the 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. Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Willingness to undertake further recognised training programmes applicable to the role. Good standard of general education, including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Desirable Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, Foundation degree Experience & Knowledge Essential MDT or integrated team working experience. Experience of working with patients who present with complex multi-pathologies. Experience in using recognised falls prevention techniques, including outcome measures. Understanding of factors that influence health and well-being. Desirable Experience of working within a Community based team. Working knowledge of clinical audit and service improvement. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload. Ability to work as both individual and member of ICT. Ability to implement and evaluate rehabilitation programme. IT Skills Desirable SystmOne Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Flexible and able to use own initiative. Able to motivate others. Desirable Experience of working with AHP and Nursing Students. Values Essential Access to and ability to use transport as travel between and across care settings will be required. Person Specification Qualification & Training Essential Willingness to undertake further recognised training programmes applicable to the role. Good standard of general education, including English Language and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Desirable Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 4 in Health and Social Care, Foundation degree Experience & Knowledge Essential MDT or integrated team working experience. Experience of working with patients who present with complex multi-pathologies. Experience in using recognised falls prevention techniques, including outcome measures. Understanding of factors that influence health and well-being. Desirable Experience of working within a Community based team. Working knowledge of clinical audit and service improvement. Skills & Attributes Essential Ability to effectively manage own time and prioritise own workload. Ability to work as both individual and member of ICT. Ability to implement and evaluate rehabilitation programme. IT Skills Desirable SystmOne Aptitude & Personal Qualities Essential Flexible and able to use own initiative. Able to motivate others. Desirable Experience of working with AHP and Nursing Students. Values Essential Access to and ability to use transport as travel between and across care settings will be required. 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. Employer details Employer name Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT Address Florence Nightingale Community Hospital London Road Derby DE1 2QY Employer's website http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)