Therapy Support Worker | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

Amber Valley and Erewash Rapid Response teams are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated Therapy Support Workers to work in their Rapid response teams. One will be based at Babington Hospital in Belper and the other at Long Eaton Health Centre.
The post holder will work within the community as part of a positive and patient-focussed team to provide patient-centred care to support housebound patients with their rehabilitation. This rehabilitation may be offered in the patients own home or in a rehabilitation unit or care home.
As a valued member of the team you will be responsible for supporting your colleagues in ensuring that our service users’ needs are met through the delivery of high-quality care. You will offer a person-centred approach to their independence and well-being.
The skills required to meet this exciting but demanding post are:
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to carry out treatment as delegated by qualified Physiotherapist or Occupational Therapists
Excellent communication skills
The ability to be flexible and be able to manage own time efficiently.
The service covers 7 days a week 08:00-18:30 - there is an expectation that the successful candidate will work weekends, approximately 1 weekend in 6.
Please see the person specification for more details.
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.
During the pandemic response we have led the implementation of public vaccination centres in collaboration with partners across health and social care.
DCHS is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned with them.
Please review the 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.
Visiting patients in their own homes to follow treatment plans set by the clinical team to rehabilitate patients.
Documenting all treatment given on our computer system.
This advert closes on Monday 19 Feb 2024