Rehabilitation Support Worker inSidmouth inSidmouth PUBLISHED THU 31 OCT 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

BLUE LIGHT CARD FAMILY MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PARKING PENSION WEEKEND

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Located in the beautiful coastal town of Sidmouth, providing a scenic work environment near the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Offers a healthy work-life balance with flexible working opportunities and free parking.

Involves working within a supportive and integrated multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and teamwork skills.

Provides opportunities for personal and professional development through clinical supervision, peer support, and various learning resources.

Includes generous annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with additional benefits.

Access to extensive employee benefits such as staff discounts, a comprehensive NHS pension scheme, and childcare options.

Encourages inclusivity and diversity by valuing different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Band 3 Rehabilitation Support Worker to join their Therapy team at Sidmouth Community Hospital. This role requires working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver rehabilitation programs aimed at increasing patient independence, reducing deconditioning, and facilitating hospital discharge. Candidates should have experience in rehabilitation and an interest in multi-disciplinary teamwork, particularly in falls prevention and managing various health conditions.

The position involves 37.5 hours of work per week, including some weekends, and offers flexible working options, with free parking available. Clinical supervision will be provided, and opportunities for learning and development are encouraged. Benefits of the role include an annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days (plus bank holidays), access to occupational health services, staff discounts, and a generous NHS pension scheme.

The Trust values diversity and inclusivity in its workforce and prioritizes applications from 'At Risk' staff. Interested candidates can contact the Therapy Manager for more information.

Rehabilitation Support Worker (Therapy)

Sidmouth Community Hospital in the coastal town of Sidmouth in East Devon is only a 30 minute 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. reducing deconditioning and facilitating discharge from hospital.

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. 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 to stay healthy, when they need it most.

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More detail about the role

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 experience in working within rehabilitation, an interest in in 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 weekend working. Approximately 1 in 4

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

For further information please contact: Helen Ruse, Therapy Manager on or email Ruth Moore, Occupational Therapy Clinical Lead on , Martina MacDonald, Physiotherapy Clinical Lead on

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.

Benefits
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'll help you get there.
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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You'll 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'd love to hear from you.

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To work as a Rehabilitation Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of both soft and technical skills. Here are some of the key skills and qualifications that are typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are crucial for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others is vital, as you'll be working with individuals who may be vulnerable or facing significant challenges.

3. Patient-Centric Approach: It's important to prioritize the needs and preferences of the individuals you support, tailoring your assistance to their specific circumstances.

4. Teamwork: Rehabilitation often involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Being able to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues from different professions is important.

5. Problem-Solving Skills: You may encounter a variety of challenges and will need to be able to think on your feet, finding creative and effective solutions to support clients.

6. Organizational Skills: Managing your time efficiently and keeping track of multiple cases and administrative tasks is essential in this role.

7. Interpersonal Skills: Building trust and rapport with clients is fundamental to successful rehabilitation.

8. Resilience and Stamina: The role can be physically and emotionally demanding, so resilience and the ability to manage stress are important.

Technical Skills:

1. Understanding of Rehabilitation Processes: A solid grasp of rehabilitation principles and practices, including specific techniques or therapies used depending on the population you work with.

2. Basic First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always essential, having knowledge of basic healthcare procedures and first aid can be beneficial.

3. IT Skills: Familiarity with computer applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.

Qualifications:

- Relevant Qualifications: While specific qualifications may vary, a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or a similar qualification is often preferred.

- Experience: Some employers may require experience in a healthcare or social care setting.

- Background Checks: You will likely need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to work with vulnerable populations.

Optional Skills:

- Knowledge of Specific Conditions: Depending on the setting, knowledge of specific disabilities, mental health issues, or injuries may be beneficial.

- Cultural Competence: Understanding and respecting cultural differences to provide appropriate support to diverse populations.

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