Advanced Therapy Support Worker
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Inkersall, S43 3LYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
We are looking for someone to come and support patients in our Rapid Response Team undertaking rehabilitation and supporting the therapy team predomin...
This will include initial assessment and reviews of patients, creating specific patient led care plans and meet therapy goals in line with competencies and liaison with other specialist services within the Trust.
The post holder will be able to work independently and adhere to Trust Lone Working policies.
To communicate information to patients and carers regarding their health needs and associated treatment plans.
To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and to communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members.
To support senior therapy staff in the on-going development of services.
To maintain and record accurate health records using system one/TPP in line with DCHS policies.
To observe personal duty of care when using or supplying equipment, to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and to monitor and report to appropriate registered clinician on the effectiveness of equipment and aids to patients' homes to maximise use of resources.
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 colleagues and support administrative tasks for the day-to-day running of the services.
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.
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.
- NVQ Level 4 in health or social care, or able to demonstrate equivalent level of knowledge/skills gained through experience and training/development
Desirable: - Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent
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 -including Systmone /TPP
Aptitude & Personal Qualities
Essential: - Flexible and able to use own initiative.; - Able to motivate others.
Desirable: - Experience of working with AHP and Nursing Students.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Working in health and or social care environment in a rehabilitation type role
- Ability to instigate and assess treatment plans
- Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding
Desirable
- MDT or integrated team working
- Community and bedded care experience, e.g. working with people who have had strokes or falls, providing palliative care
- Working knowledge of clinical audit and service improvement
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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