Job overview

We are seeking an  Advanced Therapy Support Worker with a patient-centred approach and a passion for caring in the community for a 12 month fixed term contract/ secondment to cover a period of maternity leave. 

The post-holder  will work within our community therapy team which includes a rapid response service. Our integrated, multi-disciplinary teams provide timely intervention that is individualised, goal-focussed supporting patients in their own homes and local care homes

We aim  to prevent unnecessary admissions and facilitate timely discharges from acute and community beds and allowing people to remain in their own homes for as long as they are able.   Whilst also promoting patient independence with an holistic approach, providing therapy services in their own homes with equipment to support with this

You will be well supported in the role by a skilled, multi-disciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Support Workers and Acute Home Visiting Service. We also work very closely with our Adult Care services. 

Main duties of the job

To  perform and assist in the provision of holistic, high quality care.

To work within an appropriate supervisory and monitoring framework, following assessment proformas,  agreed multi-disciplinary treatment plans and 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 rapid intervention,  initial assessment and reviews of patients, creating specific patient led care plans, meeting  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 Therapy Support Worker colleagues and support administrative tasks for the day-to-day running of the services.

As part of the role there will be a need for extensive travel and transportation of equipment around the High Peak locality. Do you have access to a vehicle which can be used for work purposes or are you able to travel as required to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

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.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff.  We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

We deliver patient care through 11 community hospitals, 4 minor injury units, 29 health centres and a learning disability centre.  Another key part of our service is out in the community where we care for people in their own homes via therapists, health visitors and district nurses, and promoting public health in the wider community.  As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign.  The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1) To get the basics right
2) To act with compassion and respect
3) To make a difference
4) To value and develop teamwork
5) To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis.  If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team,   01332 564856, option 1, option 1  or   [email protected]  and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. 

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you.  Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.