Job summary 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 and who ideally 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 bedsin the following specialties: ICU and surgery (general/vascular) Front Door (ED, Acute Medical Unit) General medicine (Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Cardiology) 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 About us Your life outside HHFT is important and the Trust is happy to consider applications with flexible working patterns that cater to individual requirements; this can be discussed at interview Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-FCSS6260-TA Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see Job Description document attached.If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Computer literate Essential Able to present clear written communication Desirable Has qualification in relevant computer skill Training & Qualifications Essential Key skills 2 English Key skills 2 numeracy Desirable First aid certificate Foundation degree, NVQ relevant competency framework, or equivalent Knowledge and skills Essential Experience of working in an enabling or caring environment Desirable experience in group work, for example, ability to conduct patient education sessions Skills & Ability Essential Demonstrates good organisational skills and being a good team player Desirable Evidence of ability to use initiative Other skills Essential Holding a Full current UK driving licence for a manual car. Desirable Gave an example of managing own stress Person Specification Computer literate Essential Able to present clear written communication Desirable Has qualification in relevant computer skill Training & Qualifications Essential Key skills 2 English Key skills 2 numeracy Desirable First aid certificate Foundation degree, NVQ relevant competency framework, or equivalent Knowledge and skills Essential Experience of working in an enabling or caring environment Desirable experience in group work, for example, ability to conduct patient education sessions Skills & Ability Essential Demonstrates good organisational skills and being a good team player Desirable Evidence of ability to use initiative Other skills Essential Holding a Full current UK driving licence for a manual car. Desirable Gave an example of managing own stress 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)