Role Summary
The role of the Rehabilitation Support worker 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.
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.
About the Role
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More detail about the role:
Sidmouth Community Hospital in the coastal town of Sidmouth in East Devon is only 30 minutes drive from Exeter and the market town of Axminster providing excellent rail links to London and Exeter. The town is set in a landscape of outstanding natural beauty and part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site an ideal landscape for coastal walks, fishing harbours and beautiful beaches. With the location, flexible working opportunities and free parking, this post really does lend itself to a healthy work life balance.
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.
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.
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 including approximately 1 in 4 weekends.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For further information or to arrange a visit please contact: Helen Ruse, Therapy Manager, on helen.ruse@nhs.net or Martina MacDonald, Physio Clinical Lead, on martina.macdonald@nhs.net or Ruth Moore, OT Clinical Team Lead, on ruthmoore4@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
