• Job Description

  Req#: C9439-2526-0212?language=en&page=815&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.

  Community Services are looking to recruit a Therapy Lead. This is an exciting role supporting Community Services and ultimately working to improve patient care and safety.

  The role will be operationally responsible for a range of community therapy services provided by combined Physiotherapy and occupational theray teams. The post holder will support with Clinical Governance, learning and service improvement and patient safety. This will include involvement with incidents, patient safety investigations, complaints, inquests, clinical policies and education. The role will support with and recognise learning and improvements required within the service which will feed into the wider care group and contribute to themes and learning which cross over a multitude of teams. They will work closely with all services in the care group and corporate colleagues to achieve this. The post requires in depth knowledge of the all apects of Community therapy services.

  Main duties of the job

  The purpose of this job is to manage community and specialist theapy services: To be operationally responsible for a number of teams across Co Durham and Darlington.

  * Operationally manage and/ or provide leadership to a range of clinical services within a strong governance framework;

  * Demonstrate robust understanding of managing and delivering community services

  * Responsible for service delivery within agreed financial and performance targets;

  * Develop links with other health, social care and commercial organisations to ensure that Community Services crisis is delivered

  * Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of continuous improvement activity within relevant service areas;

  * Promote and develop a culture of a learning organisation and continuous development;

  * Ensure that quality standards are met to maintain a consistently high standard of patient/client care;

  * Be a role model, demonstrating strong leadership behaviours and competencies to drive operational quality improvement;

  Specifically, they will provide support and advice to others around Clinical Governance and provide assurance around governance

  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

  Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents

  Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of success

  For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

  From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

  Details

  Date posted

  26 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 8a

  Salary

  £53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum, pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  C9439-2526-0212

  Job locations

  Chester Le Street Community Hospital

  Front Street

  Chester Le Street

  County Durham

  DH3 3AT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Responsibility for the operational delivery of community rehabilitation services and Specialist therapy functions

  Responsible for liaison with Social Care and other agencies in relation to Community Health services

  Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;

  Key point of contact for the relationship management with all relevant parties;

  Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for money;

  Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of services;

  Responsible for the budget management of the service, including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;

  To embrace and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across all service areas;

  To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;

  Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the respective services using robust governance arrangements;

  To develop and implement strategies to ensure the successful delivery of high quality, value for money services;

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with and achievement of key performance indicators and service specifications / requirements;

  To provide strong and decisive leadership that fosters an empowered culture for front line staff within the service;

  Responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of robust integrated governance arrangements and data protection within the service;

  To ensure systems, processes and training is in place and applied to for all staff with regard to safeguarding vulnerable adults;

  Responsible for investigating complaints, serious untoward incidents and breaches of discipline, and where necessary recommending a suitable course of action;

  Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all resources within the service offer;

  Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of record keeping are maintained throughout the services;

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Fire Regulations, Disability Discrimination, etc;

  Responsible for implementing the strategic ambitions of CDDFT into operational plans and strategies in line with the integrated business plan;

  Responsible for ensuring all staff from within the service participate and develop in the implementation of clinical governance arrangements;

  Responsible for facilitating the development of research capability and capacity within the clinical workforce;

  Responsible for implementation of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust appraisal processes including supervision and Personal Development Plan;

  Deputise for the General Manager where required;

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Responsibility for the operational delivery of community rehabilitation services and Specialist therapy functions

  Responsible for liaison with Social Care and other agencies in relation to Community Health services

  Implementation of appropriate and relevant actions identified through the interpretation of national policy and guidelines to ensure continuous improvement and quality service delivery;

  Key point of contact for the relationship management with all relevant parties;

  Involved in effective dialogue with Commissioners helping to ensure services remain fit for purpose and continue to provide value for money;

  Provide clinical leadership, line management, and a coordinating role for the provision of expert advice across a diverse range of services;

  Responsible for the budget management of the service, including associated financial management, monitoring, control and reporting requirements in line with organisation policies and procedures;

  To embrace and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement across all service areas;

  To lead and promote County Durham and Darlingtons NHS Foundation Trust vision, strategic direction, values and behaviours;

  Responsible for the effective and efficient operational management of the respective services using robust governance arrangements;

  To develop and implement strategies to ensure the successful delivery of high quality, value for money services;

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with and achievement of key performance indicators and service specifications / requirements;

  To provide strong and decisive leadership that fosters an empowered culture for front line staff within the service;

  Responsible for ensuring implementation and monitoring of robust integrated governance arrangements and data protection within the service;

  To ensure systems, processes and training is in place and applied to for all staff with regard to safeguarding vulnerable adults;

  Responsible for investigating complaints, serious untoward incidents and breaches of discipline, and where necessary recommending a suitable course of action;

  Responsible for the effective and efficient management of all resources within the service offer;

  Responsible for ensuring the highest standards of record keeping are maintained throughout the services;

  Responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements including but not limited to Health and Safety, Fire Regulations, Disability Discrimination, etc;

  Responsible for implementing the strategic ambitions of CDDFT into operational plans and strategies in line with the integrated business plan;

  Responsible for ensuring all staff from within the service participate and develop in the implementation of clinical governance arrangements;

  Responsible for facilitating the development of research capability and capacity within the clinical workforce;

  Responsible for implementation of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust appraisal processes including supervision and Personal Development Plan;

  Deputise for the General Manager where required;

  Person Specification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC or HCPC

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service management, underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Clinical qualification eg First level nurse or AHP

  Desirable

  • Diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent.

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge across a range of clinical services which must include experience within community services
  • IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate evidence of successfully leading change
  • Ability to manage staff from different statutory agencies
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively use negotiation and persuasive skills to influence change
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to critically challenge own and others performance

  Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
  • An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of managing a diverse range of staff
  • Experience of audit processes and implementing change as a result
  • Significant demonstrable experience of managing services within a statutory organisation
  • Experience in budgetary management
  • Experience in managing in a complex environment
  • Experience of conflict management and resolution
  • Experience of dealing with complex Human Resource Issues

  Desirable

  • Experience in effective integrated team working within the NHS
  • Experience of audit for monitoring and evaluating services

  Person Specification

  Statutory Registration

  Essential

  • NMC or HCPC

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Masters level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience
  • Highly developed specialist knowledge of health service management, underpinned by theory and experience.
  • Clinical qualification eg First level nurse or AHP

  Desirable

  • Diploma level specialist training, management qualification or equivalent.

  Special Requirements

  Essential

  • Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfill the requirements of the post

  Special Skills & Knowledge

  Essential

  • Extensive knowledge across a range of clinical services which must include experience within community services
  • IT literate and competent in using Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrate evidence of successfully leading change
  • Ability to manage staff from different statutory agencies
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively use negotiation and persuasive skills to influence change
  • Demonstrate leadership skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Ability to critically challenge own and others performance

  Desirable

  • In depth knowledge of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Local Authority and a working knowledge of District Council Business
  • An understanding of the various IT packages and systems in use across the agencies

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of managing a diverse range of staff
  • Experience of audit processes and implementing change as a result
  • Significant demonstrable experience of managing services within a statutory organisation
  • Experience in budgetary management
  • Experience in managing in a complex environment
  • Experience of conflict management and resolution
  • Experience of dealing with complex Human Resource Issues

  Desirable

  • Experience in effective integrated team working within the NHS
  • Experience of audit for monitoring and evaluating services

  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)

  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)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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