The role offers opportunities for personal and professional development, including potential apprenticeships in nursing and therapy fields. Responsibilities also include assisting with administrative tasks, maintaining evidence-based practices, and engaging in training opportunities for continuous improvement. Candidates must undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which will be funded by the Trust. The position encourages proactive involvement in learning and self-reflection to enhance practice.
Dorset Healthcare are looking for Community Rehabilitation Assistant to join our supportive Purbeck Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team based Purbeck.
The multi-disciplinary team, work with adult patients in their own homes, Community Hospital, or care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home or be discharged home. Therefore, being a car driver is essential for this role.
As part of this role, you will be required to work as member of the therapy team at Swanage Community Hospital. You will be joining a motivated, caring, inclusive and compassionate team. You will work with a team of Nurses and Therapists to set goals and assist patients to regain their independence.We offer opportunities for further learning and development, including the chance to apply for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships.
Responsibilities will require you to work mainly under the close supervision of the clinicians within the team, but at times also to work autonomously. Previous rehabilitation/care experience, working in the community or on a ward would be desirable.
To have a discussion or for informal visit, please contact Rachel Felton, Team Lead /
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Implement planned Intermediate Care/Rehab for individuals in their own home, Community Hospital ward and other community settings maintaining a high standard of evidence based practice to meet identified needs.
Actively participate in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and inform practice. Actively seeks feedback.
Manage own workload and time, for example maintaining own diary.
To assist clinicians in administrative tasks required for the efficient day-to-day running of the team.
Record own learning and personal development. Identifies and articulates areas for self-improvement, including through self-reflection and evaluation of practice.
To attend mandatory and statutory training as identified at appraisal and by trust policy.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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