Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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 stay healthy when they need it most.
Job Responsibilities
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. Includes weekend working approximately 1 in 4 weeks.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For Further Information Please Contact: Julia Walkden, Therapy Manager on 07738293618 or Holly Bluck, Physio Clinical Lead on 07503235700 or Alison Richardson, Occupational Therapist Clinical Team Lead on 07929710891.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will have an interest in community rehabilitation, 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.
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.
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