Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
The Community Therapy Team (for Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch) at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Rehabilitation Assistant.
The successful candidate will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists providing and delivering rehabilitation interventions to adults in the community.
There is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week available. This post will mainly be based within the Christchurch side of the team.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the team is to provide high quality care that includes prevention, rehabilitation and review for people living with a long term condition in order to enable and empower them to maximise their independence in the community. Our staff cooperate well with local specialist services e.g. community mental health services, and social services as required to do so.
The successful applicant will be committed to assisting therapists to deliver high quality, evidence based interventions, with a view to supporting patients to attain their chosen goals. You will work in group settings, in patients' homes, and with patients individually in our therapy gym.
The post will require lone working, and a mature approach to organising your workload. The successful applicant should demonstrate a flexible, innovative and enthusiastic approach; effective communication skills; ability to work well with colleagues; professional commitment; and ability to work extended hours and weekends. You will receive excellent in-house training and external training opportunities; regular clinical supervision; peer support and our support with your continuing professional development.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Educational Requirements / Qualifications
* Basic standard of education including qualification (GCSE or equivalent) in English and Maths
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health and social care or a willingness to work towards achieving it.
Skills/Experience/Knowledge base
* Experience of working with adults including the elderly.
* Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Personal Qualities / Aptitudes
* Ability to manage your time under pressure.
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English, adequate to enable the post holder to carry out the role effectively.
* Reliable, patient, observant, and willing to learn.
* Flexible to meet the needs of the service including some weekend working.
* Motivated and enthusiastic.
Additional Requirements
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
* Have full driving license and access to own car for work purposes.
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 name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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