Job summary This is an exciting opportunity to provide effective support to Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to deliver quality rehabilitation plans. To work with patients undertaking rehabilitation programmes to support and encourage them to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life, as directed by team therapists To work with patients in a range of community locations, including community hospitals, care home rehabilitation units and mainly in service users own homes with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals. Main duties of the job You will be based in Burnham on Sea hospital community rehabilitation service. Your work will support Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to carry out specific rehabilitation interventions, working towards patients own personalised goals. You will see patients in a range of community locations carrying out activities to promote independence, deliver exercise programmes and support personal and domestic activities of daily living. You may deliver equipment to patients and practice their use with it. You will carry a caseload of patients and have supervision with a therapist to oversee your practice. About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts. The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 184-OL-BL-770 Job locations Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU Job description Job responsibilities The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria. Job description Job responsibilities The Job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read to ensure you meet the criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached role specification Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent in care rehabilitation and have adult or elderly rehabilitation, nursing, care worker experience Maths and English level 3 or equivalent Desirable You will need good communication and IT skills Experience Essential You must have an understanding of Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy Desirable experience in a healthcare setting Additional Criteria Essential Good communication and organisational skills Time management skills Car driver Desirable see person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please see attached role specification Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2 or 3 or equivalent in care rehabilitation and have adult or elderly rehabilitation, nursing, care worker experience Maths and English level 3 or equivalent Desirable You will need good communication and IT skills Experience Essential You must have an understanding of Occupational therapy and Physiotherapy Desirable experience in a healthcare setting Additional Criteria Essential Good communication and organisational skills Time management skills Car driver Desirable see person specification 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 Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Address Bridgwater Community Hospital Bower Lane Bridgwater Somerset TA6 4GU Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)