Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Team at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person who wants to work within a team whose priority is to rehabilitate patients back to their maximum functional ability.
The successful candidates will have the opportunity to work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in a variety of clinical settings including: Surgical wards, medical wards, and elderly care, providing rehabilitation programmes and enabling patients to be discharged from hospital as soon as possible. The work can be physically demanding but is very rewarding.
Main duties of the job
You will receive on-the-job training based on a structured competency framework and will be well supported by qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
We are looking for candidates with good communication skills and the ability to motivate patients. Ideally, candidates should have previous experience of working with people in an enabling or caring environment, although this is not essential and can be discussed at interview.
The successful candidates will need to be a manual car driver and be prepared to work in a flexible way. We cover a 7-day service, so regular weekend working will be required.
We encourage candidates to come and have informal visits.
About us
Within the acute team at RHCH, we cover over 260 beds in the following specialties:
* ICU and surgery (general/vascular)
* Front Door (ED, Acute Medical Unit)
* Elderly medicine/Frailty
We are a friendly, dedicated, enthusiastic team working to ensure we improve the lives of the population we serve. Working alongside our colleagues in Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Andover Hospital, we are committed to supporting professional development, with a strong supervision structure in place. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust places a strong emphasis on supporting staff to be the best they can be in order to deliver their vision of outstanding care for every patient.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please see the Job Description document attached. If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
* Able to present clear written communication
Training & Qualifications
* First aid certificate
* Foundation degree, NVQ relevant competency framework, or equivalent
Knowledge and skills
* Experience of working in an enabling or caring environment
* Experience in group work, for example, ability to conduct patient education sessions
Skills & Ability
* Demonstrates good organisational skills and being a good team player
* Evidence of ability to use initiative
Other skills
* Holding a full current UK driving licence for a manual car.
* Ability to manage own stress effectively.
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
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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