Rehabilitation Support Worker inSidmouth inSidmouth PUBLISHED 31 OCT 2024
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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.
About usFor more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
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.
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.
About us
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
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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