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Advanced Therapy Support Worker - ESSD Service
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422516
Job summary
Join a New Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESSD) Team
High Peak & North Dales
Do you have the skills, passion and experience to make a real difference in stroke rehabilitation?
Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape a brand-new, community-based service from the very beginning?
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated Advanced Therapy Support Worker to join our newly established Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESSD) team, delivering care across High Peak and North Dales.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of the development of a new service, working in line with the established and highly regarded ESSD model used across Derbyshire. You will play a key role in enabling people to leave hospital earlier and recover safely and effectively in their own homes, delivering high-quality, evidence-based stroke rehabilitation.
What you'll be part of
- A supportive, friendly and progressive ESSD service
- The wider Stroke and Neurology Service within DCHS
- A multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to patient-centred, evidence-based care
- A service that places training, development and staff wellbeing at its heart
Why join us?
This post is part of exciting county-wide work to improve the stroke pathway across Derbyshire. You will be joining something truly meaningful at a pivotal moment, helping to shape how stroke rehabilitation is delivered to our communities.
Main duties of the job
To work with Qualified Therapists in the assessment and treatment of stroke patients as part of Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team.
To carry own caseload of patients and progress/modify intervention programmes within parameters set by the therapists.
To work alone in the patient's place of residence and/or clinic, under supervision but often without the presence of a qualified therapist.
To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential, as appropriate and under supervision.
To assess patient's needs, prescribe appropriate equipment and evaluate suitability and safety.
Whilst this role is primarily attached to the ESSD Service there may be times where flexibility across Stroke and Neuro Services is required due to operational pressures.
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.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
842-SCS-7438-26-A
Job locations
Chapel Health Centre
Thornbrook Road
Chapel-en-le-Frith
SK23 0RG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. 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 websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Please see 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
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Workerroute we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. 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 websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK(www.gov.uk)
Please see 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
Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to travel independently across the locality and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 care/BTEC Health & Social care (or equivalent training/experience)
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
- UK Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working within adult/older people's rehabilitation
- Good knowledge and understanding of stroke and therapeutic approaches
- Previous experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working as a Band 3 Therapy Assistant
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and IT
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent manual handling skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently where appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable to patient/service needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills - experience of working with patients, families and carers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 care/BTEC Health & Social care (or equivalent training/experience)
- Experience of working in a Healthcare setting
- UK Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Significant recent experience of working within adult/older people's rehabilitation
- Good knowledge and understanding of stroke and therapeutic approaches
- Previous experience of team working
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of working as a Band 3 Therapy Assistant
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and IT
- Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise own workload
- Excellent manual handling skills
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently where appropriate
- Flexible and adaptable to patient/service needs
- Excellent interpersonal skills - experience of working with patients, families and carers
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
Chapel Health Centre
Thornbrook Road
Chapel-en-le-Frith
SK23 0RG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Chapel Health Centre
Thornbrook Road
Chapel-en-le-Frith
SK23 0RG
United Kingdom