The closing date is 12th Nov 2024
Anticipated Interview date(s) 05.11.2024
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Reablement therapy team for a secondment. The team is based in the South Somerset cluster of intermediate care pathway beds, which currently include Cooksons Court, Sherborne House and La Fontana.
Do you enjoy completing prescription rehabilitation from both Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with a complex variety caseload during their inpatient stay?
Do you enjoy participation and running of groups such as exercise classes, mindfulness sessions and Breakfast clubs?
Come and join our friendly therapy team which consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Senior Rehabilitation Assistants for a fixed period to learn invaluable community and rehabilitation skills.
Main duties, tasks & skills required
To work as an integral member of the Intermediate Care Service providing effective support to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other team members.
To work with patients undertaking therapy/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 in service users' own homes with overall supervision from rehabilitation professionals.
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 areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will enjoy these perks whilst still 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 house prices are reasonable compared to other regions. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
The job description is detailed and attached, which includes the person specification. Please ensure that you take the time to read it to ensure you meet the criteria.
Person specification
Please see attached role specification for qualifications and requirements.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
For help with your application, contact:
Sophy Sneesby
sophy.sneesby@somersetft.nhs.uk
07388960953
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26530.00 to £29114.00 Yearly
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-Time
Reference number
184-OL-BL-1047
Job locations
Bridgwater Community Hospital
Bower Lane
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 4GU
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