Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Sidmouth Community Hospital in the coastal town of Sidmouth in East Devon is only a 30 minute drive from Exeter and the market town of Axminster providing excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The town is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, an ideal landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. With the location, flexible working opportunities and free parking, this post really does lend itself to a healthy work life balance.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
Job responsibilities
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Rehab Support Worker to join our Therapy team working in the bed-based Rehabilitation unit at Sidmouth Community Hospital. You will work as part of a supportive, integrated multidisciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Support Workers and Nursing staff. Your role will be to carry out rehabilitation groups and individual programmes of intervention devised for patients by the qualified Therapy staff with the aim of increasing patient independence, reducing deconditioning and facilitating discharge from hospital.
The ideal candidate will have experience in working within rehabilitation, an interest in multi-disciplinary working, falls prevention and management of patients with a wide variety of short and long-term conditions and carry out treatment plans within your competencies or as delegated by registered staff. Clinical supervision will be provided by a qualified Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist/ or Nurse and we actively encourage peer support and offer learning and development opportunities.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, including weekend working. Approximately 1 in 4
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
For further information please contact: Helen Ruse, Therapy Manager on 07821 813897 or email helen.ruse@nhs.net. Ruth Moore, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead on 07929 710891, Martina MacDonald, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead on 07821 813925
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us.
If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will also have access to other benefits including:
National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
Person Specification
General Requirements
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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
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
185-1554-8721
Job locations
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