Therapist for Research Project

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Therapist for a research project. The role involves providing therapy for Osteoarthritis sufferers with additional diagnoses, working flexibly for around 2 hours a week while participating in training sessions. Candidates should have experience delivering therapy and be able to work at a Band 6 level. The position includes opportunities for continued training and benefits such as flexible working and NHS pension scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Access to support networks

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering therapy for Osteoarthritis sufferers with an additional diagnosis.
• Readiness to engage in training and certification as a 'Bridges trained TIPTOE practitioner'.

Responsibilities

• Complete required initial training and achieve certification.
• Deliver personalized coaching sessions for participants.
• Utilize the 'Living Well' book to support self-management.

Skills

Ability to work at band 6

Clinical experience

Clinical suitability

Job description

Therapist for Research Project

We’ve been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues 'treated patients with compassion and kindness' and 'felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and all backgrounds and experiences.

Job Details

• Band 6
• Grade: Band 6
• Contract: Ad-hoc – 9 months
• Hours: Part time, flexible, 2 hours per week (depending on participants)
• Job ref: COR-3- Site
• Location: Centre for Research and Development, Kingsway Hospital, Derby
• Salary: Hourly

Job overview

This role will involve ad-hoc working to provide therapy for Osteoarthritis sufferers who have an additional diagnosis (including mental health). This may be equivalent to 1-2 hours a week plus engaging in supervision sessions. Training will be provided for this role – 2 x 4 hour sessions.

Responsibilities

• Complete required initial training (4 × 2-hour sessions) and achieve certification as a 'Bridges trained TIPTOE practitioner'.
• Deliver up to six 1:1 personalised coaching sessions (each up to ca minutes) over a 6-month period for participants randomised to the intervention arm.
• Utilise the co-designed 'Living Well' book to support self-management of OA + other conditions.
• Participate in ongoing practitioner support: drop‑in sessions, newsletters, exemplar videos, checklist reminders, to support intervention fidelity and continuous improvement.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'. The team are made up of a Senior nurse, Lead nurses, registered nurses, specialist support workers, Occupational therapist, a Physiotherapist, a psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where possible
• Annual leave days per year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Essential criteria

• Ability to work at a band 6
• Clinical experience
• Clinical suitability

Person specification: Band 6

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Contact: Frazer Tansley, Lead research Nurse, email number