Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Coastal Lodge is looking for a Rehabilitation Assistant to support us in developing and adapting to best meet the needs of our local population. Having recently built closer working relationships with the CBIC team (Christchurch and Bournemouth Intermediate Care), there is future potential for this post to be rotational between the teams. You will likely undertake the induction through CBIC initially before coming to Coastal Lodge.
Coastal Lodge provides rehabilitation and reablement to enable earlier hospital discharges, support individuals' rehabilitation, and prevent hospital admissions. The caseloads comprise a wide variety of medical conditions and illnesses including orthopaedic, neurological, respiratory, complexity due to frailty, and older person care.
Professional support and access to the Trust's clinical supervision, in-service training, and other developmental opportunities are just some of the benefits of working as part of this team. The other benefits involve working in a small friendly team, who work closely with CBIC, District Nurse Teams, ANP/Medical Team, and Bournemouth Hub colleagues.
A passion for working with patients to enable them to achieve their fullest potential is essential. You will need to be an excellent communicator and motivator and enjoy working as part of a team as well as being competent with lone working.
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will involve treatment of inpatients to enable them to achieve as much strength, confidence, function, and independence as possible following their illness. Our Community Rehab Assistants work with guidance and support from our qualified Therapy and Nursing staff.
This post would suit a motivated individual who enjoys a busy working day, with a varied caseload.
Coastal service covers 08:00 - 16:00, five days a week currently but this is being reviewed in line with 7-day working. We are committed to enabling a good work-life balance so some flexibility may be considered providing the needs of the service can be met.
As a community post, access to a car and a driver's licence is essential. Environmental home visits for equipment provision are part of this role.
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.
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. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us, you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
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.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse, and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills, and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of a range of relevant patient conditions
* NVQ Care Level 2/3
Job Specific Experience
* Community-based care experience
* Experience of physical/functional rehabilitation of elderly/adults
* Working within the NHS
Information Technology/Resources
* IT literacy in order to enter patient-related data into identified electronic record systems
* Demonstrable experience of using a range of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and/or presentation software
Personal Qualities/Attributes
* A genuine interest and commitment to providing high-quality care to predominantly older people
* Demonstrated ability at exercising tact and diplomacy
* Demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and friendly attitude
* Able to present factual information and refer concerns to others, where appropriate
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.
* Ability to exert physical effort in order to meet the requirements of the role
* Ability to handle the emotional effort required for the role
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
Team Lead CBIC, Operational Lead Coastal Lodge
£24,071 to £25,674 a year p.a. pro rata for part-time
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